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 |
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