Before purchasing or building a commercial contract poultry farm, growers need to understand key aspects of the industry to make essential b...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— There is something special about home-grown tomatoes, freshly picked okra and local honey. Add to that dairy prod...
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For farmers interested in producing value-added produce for farmers markets.
Summer Squash Varieties That Freeze Well
Chayote
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Table of Contents
Introduction – Ayanava Majumdar 3
About AIDB – Rachel Chastain 4
Grow Your Own Food – Chip East 5
To...
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Growth-promoting implants have been used to enhance beef production since their commercial introduction in 1957. They are designed for the s...
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The Mobile Farm Innovation Project is a program that incorporates hands-on activities and modern technology to increase farm viability with ...
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Social media can help farmers build relationships with customers, stay current on food trends, let customers provide feedback, and make requ...
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