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Farming takes courage, dedication and time. We offer a path to success for emerging and expanding growers by providing training and assistance during the start-up years.
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The Organic Growers School Blog
Your source for articles on growing and agriculture news, information about our programs and upcoming events, and tips and pointers for farmers, growers, homesteaders, and eaters of all shapes and sizes.
Franny’s Farm in Leicester Educates and Inspires
This article was originally written for and appeared in the May issue of The Laurel of Asheville. Story and photos by Belle Crawford A lifetime of experiences in sustainable agriculture, homesteading, animal husbandry, education, construction and business...
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Favorite Recipes from My Garden
When those first vegetables start to color up and ripen in my garden, I resist picking them too soon, but that doesn’t stop me from planning how to eat them. Usually there’s not enough at first for a full side dish of one thing, but there are certain...
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Freezing Blueberries on a Tray
Food for Thought on Genetic Modification
Genetically modified foods and their implications is a hot topic these days--both in our regional community as well as globally. As concerned consumers it’s important to educate ourselves as these issues affect not only our health but have implications to...
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