Organic Growing Methods
Powerpoint presentation for a basic intro to organic vegetable production workshop. Created by IRC Charlottesville. Related Resources… Micro-producer Academy: Program […]
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Insecticide Ecology Activity
Insects can cause problems for plants. Insecticides kill insects and some harm other living things too. This activity helps explain
Fig Air Layering Guide
This guide shows how to make new fig trees from the branches of one fig tree. A presentation by IRC
Accepting Credit Card Payments Using Square
A PowerPoint and Lesson Plan to teach how to use a Square credit card reader. Related Resources… How to set
Building Hügelkultur Beds
Hügelkultur means “mound culture” or “hill gardening.” Although the name comes from Europe, growers around the world have used
Crop Planning: Microproducer Academy
The Microproducer Academy is a series of lessons developed by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) for very beginning refugee farmers.
Growing and Marketing Peonies
Learn how to plant, harvest, and market peonies, a perennial spring flower. Farmers who own their land, or have a
How to make a Solar Wax Melter
When beekeepers harvest honey, they also get beeswax. The wax is dirty. Learn how to make a solar wax melter
Sustainable Pest Management Guidebook
A guidebook to teach you how to manage pests in a sustainable way. It explains how soil health, plant diversity,
Sustainable Pest Management Poster
This poster describes various organic and sustainable methods of pest management. Created by Sandelis Miller. Related Resources… Pest Management Vocabulary