Jamestown Urban Farmer

04/04/2018

One man is responsible for roughly half of the country's stone fruit collection.

01/13/2017

Fantastic kitchen composting appliance. It's as necessary as a fridge or stove.

05/21/2016

"One of the world’s biggest hotel chains has announced it will plant vegetable gardens at many of its hotels as part of a plan to cut food waste by a third."

The group’s restaurants will reduce the number of main courses on offer and record all food that is thrown away.

05/18/2016

Labyrinth Press is open for business! Stop in and get a smoothie!

Take a trip to Smoothie Town. Population: Green Dragon, Tropical Rendezvous, Strawberry Banana, Berry Berry, and Mango. Available in 16 oz and 24 oz.

05/18/2016

Don't let good veggies go to waste.

05/17/2016

"The idea of vertical farms that offer fresh vegetables served on-site is catching on across Japan."

The idea of vertical farms that offer fresh vegetables served on-site is catching on across Japan.

05/10/2016

"I have chosen a life of farming because it requires me to live in the present, be accountable, and observe growth. And what beautiful qualities these are to spend a lifetime working towards."

-Maya Wood of Little Big Farm in Olympia, WA.
http://www.littlebigcsa.com

"I have chosen a life of farming because it requires me to live in the present, be accountable, and observe growth. And what beautiful qualities these are to spend a lifetime working towards."-Maya Wood of Little Big Farm in Olympia, WA.
littlebigcsa.com

05/10/2016

A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey found that Monsanto’s w**d killer Roundup, the most widely used product of its kind, and other pesticides were present in more than 75% of air and rain samples it tested over the past few years during the growing seasons in the Mississippi Delta, a large swath of agricultural land in the western part of the state.

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Source: www.ecowatch.com | Original Post Date: February 27, 2014 -  A new U.S. Geological Survey has concluded that pesticides can be found in, well, just about anything. Roundup herbicide, Monsanto’s flagship w**d killer, was present in 75 percent of air and rainfall test samples, according t

05/10/2016

https://youtu.be/EysR2mlhSmQ

This is the first of a series of videos that will chronicle my construction of a sunken greenhouse, otherwise known as a Walipini or Pit Green house. This is...

05/10/2016

"Because the crop cycle is so short, commercial growers can make a good income in a very small space. Most microgreen varieties are ready to harvest in about two weeks, so a capable grower can produce 20-25 crops per year. By stacking the growing channels or trays vertically, four times as much can be produced in the same space."

http://www.profitableplantsdigest.com/top-10-questions-about-growing-microgreens-for-profit/

05/09/2016

We have received a grant for a high tunnel hoop house at our Urban Farm. This provides an awesome opportunity for some local gardeners to secure space FREE OF CHARGE!! in the high tunnel.

Please contact Chris Mascelli for more information at (716) 640-8672.

04/30/2016

When planning your vegetable garden it's easy to ignore problems that can occur when your plants are in the ground. In this video we look at 3 common mistakes people make and how to avoid them...
https://www.growveg.com/garden-planner-intro.aspx