Bugs in your Garden: How to Identify Pests
Manage pests in your garden by observing and catching them early. And know your good from bad bugs.
BIPOC-led Organizations to give to in NC
We want to amplify the work of BIPOC-led organizations and businesses across our region, and ask for you to support them with your attention and money. During this time, it is NOT helpful to ask people of color what they need or how you can help. Direct financial...
Pest Prevention And Control: The Organic Way
As recent research finds that non-organic pesticides are amongst the biggest causes of cognitive decline, even those who haven’t yet embraced organic gardening and farming will be keen to find less toxic solutions to the problem of pest control. Fortunately, there are...
Innovations from WNC Farmers Amidst COVID-19
We all know that farmers are adaptive, and we are seeing it in spades as a result of COVID-19. In our WNC region, farmers in the Organic Growers School networks are leaders in this domain. Patchwork Alliance, a newly-launched farmer cooperative, is team-led project...
Make A Successful Leap From Self-Sustaining Gardener To Profitable Grower
Whether you’re a commercial farmer or an organic home grower, excessive produce can quickly turn a profitable business model into a cash flow nightmare. It’s estimated that around 30% to 40% of produce goes to waste in the U.S. every year, which amounts to around...