TimberWest September/October 2017 Being a crew of two means father-son team J.D and J.R. Boehme find themselves switching between equipment and tasks while on a job site, but that suits them just fine. In fact, a two-man team is keeping with the tradition that began nearly 40 years ago when J.D.’s father, Don, started Boehme […]
Category: Sustainable Agriculture
A Furrow Horse for the Community
Acres U.S.A. March 2016 Washington couple trades their tractor for draft horses and finds a new appreciation for an old way of farming. Read more…
Tree Windbreaks Offer In-Field Advantages
Acres U.S.A. October 2015 Farmers see windbreaks as increasingly valuable for their nontraditional benefits in addition to their proven results. Read more…
Education Meets Farming: Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living
Acres U.S.A. August 2015 When Claire and Rusty Orner decide to retire and bequeath ownership of Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living to the next generation, they won’t lack for applicants. Of the hundreds of former apprentices who spent time on their farm, many want to return. This serves as a testament […]
Small-Scale Success: Rocky Run Farm Profile
Acres U.S.A. April 2015 Pat Hendrickson is one of a few producers in Washington State selling Grade A raw goat’s milk, and over the years the Rocky Run herd name has become well-known with many animals sold around the United States and abroad. Read more…
Bringing Solar Power to the Farm
Acres U.S.A. April 2015 If you raise livestock, one of your farm’s energy-consuming operations is likely your water system and converting to solar power may be a viable option. Read more…
Creative Farming in the City: CityGrown Seattle
Acres U.S.A. January 2015 From strips of land directly next to farm stands to backyard gardens, CityGrown Seattle takes local growing to the next level. Read more…
Holding Fast to Their Vision: Lindner Bison
Acres U.S.A. November 2014 Kathy and Ken Lindner pursue their dream of changing California’s foodscape by providing healthy, sustainably produced bison. Read more…
New Ways with Wool: U.S. Wool Industry Future Tied to Organics
Acres U.S.A. September 2014 With the help of organic and sustainable sheep farmers, Woolgatherer Carding Mill and Holy Lamb Organics are helping create the markets to revitalize the U.S. wool industry. Read more…
Examining Compost Tea
Acres U.S.A. June 2014 Delve into the research and field trials on the benefits of compost tea for plant health and growth. Read more…
Writings by Andrea Watts 