Echinacea

Echinacea

Echinacea Certified Organic Seed Echinacea purpurea A stately plant with drooping purple petals. Echinos, the Greek word from which Echinacea is derived, means “hedgehog” or “sea urchin.” While this accurately captures the bristly head of this...

Aptar

Aptar These white absorbent meat, fish, and poultry pads are said to improve the appearance and shelf life of prepackaged meats at your deli counter or butcher shop by absorbing excess juices. By improving the appearance of your prepackaged meat products with these...

Isn’t all broccoli the same?

Isn’t all broccoli the same? Isn’t all broccoli the same? You won’t find broccoli growing in the wild. That’s because this vegetable  was developed through centuries of careful plant breeding. Broccoli’s family tree reveals something interesting. Some of...
What’s a farm Number?

What’s a farm Number?

What’s a farm number? So, what’s a farm number? and why should you consider getting one? First, a little background. The farm number is one of the three ways you identify yourself as a farmer for government purposes. It is also how the US Department of...

What is a pelleted seed ?

What is a pelleted seed ? What is a pelleted seed ? A few weeks ago someone asked me about pelleted seeds and if I would created some seed combinations so I thought it best to explain what they are. Over the  several years, innovations in seed production and packing...
Launching

Launching

Launching  When your launching the association you need to give the members reasons to join and become part of the team.  Expand your network and learn from others in your industry. No one knows it all, but I’ve found that being involved allows other from around the...