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Posted on October 1, 2025
Growers left glowing, figuratively and literally, after Dr. Abhay Thosar’s illuminating presentation at the most recent Cultivate conference . The seminar, “Horticulture LEDs: A New Era of Adaptability, Flexibility & Sustainability,” offered a deep dive into the dazzling world of dynamic LEDs, a nex...
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Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on October 1, 2025
When you think of a turbine, you probably image something massive. Turbines are rotary mechanical devices that extract energy from a fluid flow (like wind, water, steam or gas) to convert into electricity or mechanical power for things like vehicles and industrial machinery. They’re critical devices...
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Enrico Villamaino 
Posted on October 1, 2025
A strong farm lease isn’t just a formality, it’s the foundation of a flourishing farming partnership. Whether you’re an experienced operator or a first-time farmer, a well-crafted lease prevents confusion and helps both parties stay on track. Here’s how to create a crystal-clear, ironclad lease that...
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Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on October 1, 2025
The International Pawpaw Conference and the Ohio Pawpaw Festival both took place September, and last month, Country Folks Grower went into detail about some of the best cultivars to consider for those intrigued by this temperate-tropical fruit. This month, we’ll look a little more into what’s needed...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on October 1, 2025
Hello, farm family! Are you farming out of scarcity or abundance? I’m not talking about the balance in your bank account, the number of people on your payroll or even the pounds of product you sold this week. I’m talking about your mindset. The Scarcity Mindset A scarcity mindset starts from the pre...
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jkarkwren 
Posted on September 29, 2025
Korson’s Tree Farms in Sidney, MI, hosted Dale Haney, White House superintendent of grounds, along with family, employees and local community groups at their farm in late September. Haney was there to select the official White House Christmas tree for 2025. Korson’s were the Grand Champions for 2025...
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by Sally Colby 
March 4, 2026
As African swine fever (ASF) inches closer to the U.S., many countries are already dealing with the devastating disease that can shut down both large ...
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by Maddy Poitras 
March 4, 2026
I am Maddy Poitras, an active Junior member in the seven major dairy breeds associations. Every year the event I most look forward to, which starts th...
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ning of different colors. Go out every by Karl H. Kazaks 
March 4, 2026
Over 650 people attended the 2026 North Carolina Commodities Conference. One of the highlight speakers was Alex Harrell, farmer from southwest Georgia...
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by Deborah Jeanne Sergeant 
March 4, 2026
For Kerry Hollier, owner of Teasel Meadow Farms in Red Creek, NY, raising pigs is in his blood. For the past 10 years, he’s raised freezer pork and fe...
