Learn what crop rotation is and why it is important. Practice some of the methods you learn in your garden or farm.

A pocket-sized guide that teaches the user how to correctly space common crops, and how many rows to put in a common 4 foot row. The guide also explains why proper spacing is key to a successful se

This guide provides simple instructions on how to plant garlic by hand, showing the correct spacing and depth

Cover crops give your soil food and protection. You can plant cover crops in the spring, summer and fall.

A step by step guide on how to take samples for a soil test.

Before starting a garden on an urban lot, it is important to test its soil. That way, you can make sure the soil is safe to grow

You need healthy soil to have a healthy farm. Here are some ways to have healthy soil on your farm.

Seeds have a shelf life just like anything else. This photo guide shows farmers how to test old seeds before the growing season. Each step is shown with a photo or image to describe the part of the

Interplanting is when farmers choose to plant compatible crops next to each other.  Other names for this are “intercropping,” “polyculture,” and “companion planting&#

A resource for teachers that summarizes best practices for participatory learning and for ELL farmers. These best practices are the result of a collaboration between ten New American farmer trainin

A guidebook that simplifies what soil health is, why it is important, and how you can have healthy soil in your garden or farm.