How do you know that your soil needs amendment? Most importantly, how do you know what kind of amendments your soil needs? Adding organic matter to your soil is the best way to improve any kind of soil—sandy and clay-like. Soil amendments work in different ways, depending on the type of soil you have in […]

Once you decide to start organic farming, you have to test your soil. That test will determine the type of soil that you have on your property. Is it good for gardening or for farming? Is it too sandy and muddy? Is it too clay-like? Some soil is too muddy. That does not make it […]

Many business owners that are looking to venture into organic farming are naturally very hesitant at the idea of doing so because it can be a very competitive industry to get into. There is a lot of demand for organic products, there is no doubt about that, but the initial start-up cost for any certified […]

Similar to gardens and yards, some farmers are blessed with good soil and some are not. That should not stop you from pursuing your dreams of beginning your journey in organic farming. You can still grow organic and healthy produce as long as you know how to amend your soil. There are different types of […]

One of the biggest concerns that people have when they decide to get into organic farming is whether or not they’ll be able to get the return on their investment back, especially since the organics industry requires such a high initial investment to break into. One of the very first things you should be doing […]

The Covid-19 pandemic caused many challenges across the organic farming industry, which was expecting a huge boost in 2020. But due to the coronavirus, this surge in revenues plummeted. Coupled with social distancing and quarantine measures, many farms watched as their crops rotted away since consumers stayed away from grocery stores and farmers’ market events […]

With the pandemic making things very uncertain for many of us, plenty of people are looking into alternatives for their careers and professional lives. One option that some people are considering is getting into a more wholesome industry, like organic farming. However, keep in mind that if you want to get into this industry, it […]

The Covid-19 sure did shock the world. But aside from its economic and health impact, the pandemic also put into perspective the way we take care of ourselves, our lifestyles, and the food we eat. If we were more conscious about our health, would the impact be the same? If we invested in organic farming, […]

One of the biggest things that people worry about when they consider getting into the organic farming industry is the fact that organic products tend to be priced a lot higher than products that have been cultivated with conventional farming practices. As a result, those who are looking to get into this industry are worried […]

The agricultural sector is notoriously secretive. But if there’s one secret they’re letting out, it’s that organic farming is the future of the world. The close-knit farming community is becoming more connected than ever. Thanks to social media, farmers can now directly engage and communicate with their consumers. They are becoming social. And by social, […]