Garton praises virtues of compost
ASBURY PARK — Before delving into her composting advice and ideas at a recent workshop, Lori Garton of Kula Urban Farm, offered a quote from singer Bette Midler.“My whole life has been spent waiting for an epiphany, a manifestation of God’s presence,...
Robinson discusses climate change with Garden State’s organic growers
New Jersey State Climatologist and Rutgers Professor Dr. David Robinson kicked off a series of virtual talks on the second day of the Northeast Organic Farmers’ Association annual conference on Jan. 31. The Hillsborough-based Robinson is also an earth...
Burd and the bees
EWING TOWNSHIP — To some extent, Jeff Burd came to beekeeping because he missed the outdoor activities and chores he shared on the small family farm where he grew up. Raised on a dairy farm — now Southwinds Horse Farm — Burd’s family produced milk...
Sierra Seeds’ founder has roots from upstate N.Y.
NEVADA CITY, Calif. — Sierra Seeds may be based in this northern California town, but its mission covers all of Turtle Island, the Native American name for North America.And founder Rowen White traces her origins to the Mohawk Community of the...
Labarbera shifts into farming after military career
(Editor’s note: Lauren Finnegan is a specialist with NRCS-New Jersey’s department of public affairs.) For retired Army Major and beginning cattle farmer Joseph Labarbera, there was never any doubt that he would serve his country. Growing up in Staten...
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