A number of studies have shown that modern farming techniques as expressed through intensive agricultural practices are good for the environment. Most recently scientists from Stanford have calculated that high yield agriculture employed since the latter half of the 20th century has prevented the equivalent of 590 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide from being emitted. . . . → Read More: Modern Farming is Good for Environment
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Foraging for food is all the rage. Even restaurants are getting into the act setting up foraging trips or backyard garden exchanges. I come from a long line of foragers. I have vivid memories of picking blueberries along the recently cleared approach to the new runway at Worcester airport. Blueberries are some of the first shrubs . . . → Read More: Foraging and Farming I have returned to the office after attending the 2010 OFA (Ohio Florists Association) Short Course in Columbus, Ohio. This trade show is one of the largest horticultural industry events – for more than 80 years – with attendees from across the world who come to learn, be inspired, and connect with peers, great ideas, and . . . → Read More: Another Successful Trade Show… We moved from Worcester, MA to a more rural Florence, MA when I was 7. My father accepted a position as teacher and the principle of a vocational high school that had a well respected agriculture program. As a child I remember playing among the chicken coops and in the dairy barn as well as frolicking . . . → Read More: Kids on the Farm Being that I work in the office, I welcome a change in scenery. A chance to get into the field and see first hand how our products are used and the impact they make for those that use them is a treat. Last week I was able to hitch a ride with one of our Ag . . . → Read More: Proof is in the Field In a past life I owned a small gourmet food store featuring produce, cheeses, meat, wine, take out meals and catering. Prior to owning this store I worked as the Production Manager for a farm that produced specialty produce. I also worked as a technical advisor to greenhouse vegetable growers and sold irrigation and fertigation equipment. . . . → Read More: Full Circle The other day I drove to Salinas, California, to meet up with our area District Sales Manager, Mike Illia, and visit Color Spot Nurseries to videotape Netafim sprinklers. Color Spot has a very large facility with both greenhouses and outdoor growing areas. We met Alex Iakoe and were escorted to a greenhouse where Netafim SpinNet . . . → Read More: Greenhouse Field Trip Hay is not simply mown grass. There is a real science to hay especially if you are using it as feed for milk or beef production. Protein content, fiber content, energy value among others are factors that are measured and proportioned so the animals get exactly the nutrition they require for health and productivity. These quality . . . → Read More: HAY! Summer just started a few days ago but it feels like we went from spring right into the dog days. Hot bright sun has put some major stress on your landscape and garden. You can see you plants wilting in the hot afternoon sun and the tendency is to increase the amount of water being applied. . . . → Read More: Sunscreen – not just for your face Buy local, shrink the distance food travels and reduce the carbon footprint of the food you eat. I support the locavore movement but not for the reasons given above. Transportation is often not the main contributor to the carbon footprint of the food. Sometimes food transported 1000’s of miles requires less fuel than a few cases . . . → Read More: Locavore |
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