Planting for Pollinators
When you plant for bees and pollinators, plan to have flowers in bloom all the time, from spring to fall. […]
Urban Farming
Cover Crops are Planted Here
Print this sign to mark your cover crop plots and to let other farmers and your community know what cover
Compost
Learn what composting is and why it is important. Use this visual sign to decide what items on your garden
Cover Crops Plant Families: Match + Learn Game
Know your cover crop plant families. Rotate crops by family for best soil health for your farm! An activity by
Irrigation 1: How Much Water and How Often
This guide will assist trainers who want to teach non-literate and/or non-English speaking farmers about how to use irrigation to
Learning About CSA
Lesson plans and classroom activities for farmers planning a CSA. Learn what a CSA is and how to pack shares.
Season Extension
Learn how farmers use season extension to protect crops from cold weather. Lesson plan, Power Points and Handouts. A lesson
Soil Health and Fertility
Six lesson plans related to soil health and fertility. Learn about soil texture, fertilizers, soil organisms, legume crops and nitrogen,
Applying Sulfur to Lower Soil pH
Learn how to apply sulfur to lower soil pH for optimal growing conditions. A how-to guide made by New Roots
Using A Silage Tarp to Prepare Weed-Free Field
Farmers use silage tarps in a cover crop rotation, to help organic matter decompose quickly. Learn to use a silage