Seed Starting, Season Extension, and Hydroponics
The horticulture program is starting seeds, building a low-cost hydroponics system, and waiting for the soil to dry out enough to build raised beds.
Heirloom Vegetables, Genetic Diversity, and the Pursuit of Food Security
This report defines and describes heirloom vegetable varieties and discusses their implications for nutrition, crop genetic diversity, and seed markets from local to global scales. It includes suggestions for actions available to farmers/gardeners, consumers, and citizens, and a list of additional informational resources.
Author: George Kuepper
Date: 2008
Pages: 12
Related Articles
Farmers Now Eligible for SBA Emergency Funding
Small Business Administration (SBA) emergency funding is now available to farmers in the form of forgivable loans (grants) through two separate programs.