by amycpat | Jun 23, 2023 | Farm School, female farmer, Veteran Farmers
As a child, Rori was drawn to farming. While growing up in Noble, Oklahoma, her family didn’t farm. So, studying agriculture was never presented to her as a possibility. Instead, she went on to study art and eventually joined the Navy, serving for fourteen years. Afterward, with a child to support, she worked in the New Mexico oil fields. Throughout it all, the desire to farm remained a constant for Rori. She wanted to learn how to grow food for her family and community. This led to attending the CAFF Farm School on a Hometown Heroes Scholarship.
by amycpat | Jun 9, 2023 | Farm School
After coming to the States, he and his wife had difficulty finding fresh African vegetables for the traditional dishes they enjoyed eating. He conducted market research and found it a common issue among immigrants. He was excited to find the CAFF Farm School, which covered all aspects of farming entrepreneurship, including business, legal, and field production.
by amycpat | May 24, 2023 | Farm School, Farmers
After retiring to Arkansas, a couple started a sheep farm and is now expanding into vegetable production. The female farm owner, at age 70, enrolled in the CAFF Farm School. She is now putting everything learned into practice on her farm as it expands to provide fresh vegetables for local farm-to-table restaurants.
by amycpat | May 10, 2023 | Farming
Weed control is often cited as one of the most difficult aspects of organic farming. Because of the organic prohibition on synthetic herbicides, no organic sprays worth mentioning can take care of weeds. Instead, the organic farm must rely on cultural practices such as tarping and mulching for effective weed control. But the good news is that these practices actually work! And they also help build soil quality at the same time.
by amycpat | Apr 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Plan. Produce. Profit. Workshops in Arkansas Dates & Locations Below · 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. · Register OnlineThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Law Center are facilitating a series of workshops called...
Recent Comments