Mid-Atlantic Grower
Ward in place to help N.J. grape industry to take next steps forward
Although his parents were amateur winemakers, it was not wine that led Dr. Daniel Ward to the study of grapes. He was trained as a pomologist, studying apples and peaches, and got his undergrad education at Ohio State University. Later, he worked toward his...
Ward in place to help N.J. grape industry to take next steps forward
Although his parents were amateur winemakers, it was not wine that led Dr. Daniel Ward to the study of grapes. He was trained as a pomologist, studying apples and peaches, and got his undergrad education at Ohio State University. Later, he worked toward his...
Researchers find new threat to American chestnut trees
ERIE, Pa. — For lumber companies, the American chestnut was a nearly perfect tree — tall, straight, rot-resistant and easy to split. It also was prolific, sending up new shoots that grew quickly.In the early 1900s, the species made up a substantial portion of...
Music festivals have Nivison drawing crowds to farm
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A lot of smaller farmers can learn from Tom Nivison about holding musical events at their farms. Nivison, owner of Silverton Farms, has been holding small music festivals at his 10-acre farm here off Silverton Road since 1989. Partly...
New $17 million hydroponic greenhouse officially opens
GOOCHLAND, Va. — After planning and developing for several years, Greenswell Growers’ $17 million, 77,000 square feet greenhouse opened on Oct. 29. The greenhouse will be producing baby leaf greens hydroponically to supply retailers in Virginia and the...
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