Like an athlete who struggles against a tough competitor, weeds compete in strawberry fields, and often are victorious, much to the detriment of growers. “Weed competition of course can damage strawberries, but due to the value of the crop, weeds aren’t left to compete,” said Steve Fennimore, a Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of … Read more
Whether a produce farmer is selling fresh fruits and vegetables at a city market, at a roadside stand or creating meals in a farmstand kitchen, there’s an inherent responsibility to make sure that every customer has the safest experience possible. A customer’s safe farm market experience begins when driving into the parking lot of a … Read more
Nearly 1 million women work in agriculture, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2012 Census of Agriculture. Those women generate $12.9 billion in annual agricultural sales. “From historic homesteaders to contemporary cattle ranchers, women have been the cornerstone of America’s agriculture heritage,” according to information on the website. Whether carrying on the family tradition … Read more
Preventing overexposure and sunburn Late last year, Time magazine released its annual list of top inventions. You may not need the number one pick, a retail DNA test (on which you can learn more here), and you may not have the funds for its runner-up, the $100,000 sporty electric Tesla Roadster, but chances are, number 44, … Read more
The American Cancer Society estimates that one in eight or 12 percent of women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. In an effort to raise awareness of the disease and funds for researching a cure, the association sponsors National Breast Cancer Awareness month every October. Businesses and individuals alike show an outpouring of … Read more