Tom Elmore, Author at Organic Growers School

Ask Tom: Payback Analysis

by Tom Elmore | Dec 15, 2017 | Organic Farming

Share this post… Dear Tom, This time of year we start planning for next season and considering new equipment that may improve our productivity next year. So many choices! What can you suggest? —Tim Dear Tim, In an earlier career, I managed a program that...

Ask Tom: Supplemental Carbon Dioxide in WNC Greenhouses

by Tom Elmore | Jun 4, 2017 | Organic Farming

Dear Tom— Our spring was very cloudy. What can we do to compensate for low light in our greenhouse? Thanks. —Bill in Highlands Bill— A direct approach is to add lights to your greenhouse but they can cost tens of thousands of dollars for a large greenhouse....

Ask Tom – How to Buy Organic Produce at Farmers Markets

by Tom Elmore | Nov 23, 2016 | Organic Farming, Organic Living

How can I tell which farmers are organic at tailgate markets? I want to support local but I am also concerned about chemical sprays on my food.

Ask Tom: Strawberry Harvest Aids

by Tom Elmore | May 25, 2016 | Organic Farming

Dear Tom – Strawberry season is good for cash flow but hard on our backs. Do you have any ideas to help with our picking efficiency and sore backs? Lou in Barnardsville Lou – We grow several types of fruit but no strawberries so far. We do lots of transplanting...

Ask Tom: Heat and Triangular Tomatoes

by Tom Elmore | Sep 22, 2015 | Organic Farming, Organic Home Growing

Dear Tom – We have part of our tomato crop in a high tunnel this year. They have been very productive but some of the fruit are small and oddly shaped. We are also seeing some blossom drop with no fruit forming. The outside tomatoes are fine except for blight. Any...