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The document provides information on various programs and events from a small farm outreach organization including: 1) Meetings with staff members to discuss grape production, wine tours, high tunnels, greenhouses, beef production, and other topics. 2) Educational events on mushroom production, watermelon growing, cut flowers, tomatoes in high tunnels, soybeans, forestry, and sweet potato harvesting. 3) Management tips for small farms in 2011 including taking soil samples, attending programs, investigating assistance programs, and making equipment repairs.
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High tunnel raspberries can provide several advantages over field production including extended harvest seasons, increased yields, and improved fruit quality. There are two main types of tunnels used - multi-bay tunnels which provide partial seasonal protection and single-bay tunnels which can be kept closed year-round. While tunnels increase production costs and labor needs, they can allow growers to diversify crop production and access new markets by supplying fresh local berries for longer periods. Pests like spider mites and diseases tend to be reduced in tunnels compared to fields. Proper ventilation is important for temperature control and disease prevention.
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Goat meat america's hottest commodity
1) The US goat meat industry harvested over 800,000 goats in 2009 and imported over 700,000 goat carcasses from Australia. However, the aggregate demand for goat meat in the US is currently unknown.
2) Expanding the domestic goat meat supply could include increasing the number of goat farms and goats per farm, improving reproductive efficiency, and increasing carcass size and quality. However, the high opportunity costs of land present a major constraint.
3) Improving the genetic quality of goat herds through performance testing would help increase supply but is difficult for individual farmers. Overall increases in goat meat production face challenges from high land costs and low rates of return.
Target marketing of slaughter goats
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Presentation eric hanson - bramble nutrition
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1. Conduct soil testing and amend the soil with lime, organic matter, and pre-plant nutrients based on the results. Maintain a soil pH between 5-6.5 for optimal nutrient availability.
2. Apply nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium according to soil test recommendations, with most brambles requiring 50-100 lbs of nitrogen per year. Split nitrogen applications and consider fertigation for efficient delivery.
3. Maintain adequate levels of calcium, magnesium, boron, and other micronutrients through soil applications and foliar sprays as needed based on tissue
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New ginger recipe_cards
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1) Sweet and Sassy Ginger Lemonade uses ginger, honey, lemon juice, and water for a refreshing 8-serving beverage.
2) Freaking Fantastic Ginger Fried Rice stir-fries eggs, rice, vegetables, ginger, and sauce for a scrumptious 4-serving meal.
3) Gotta Eat It Ginger Fruit Oatmeal mixes warm oatmeal with fruit and ginger for a healthy 2-serving breakfast.
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