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How Our Farm Dogs Learn To Work Safely With LivestockA reliable farm dog does far more than run around a paddock. The right training helps a dog move cattle, pigs, goats, alpacas and donkeys calmly, respond to…
A Day Behind The Scenes At WhyNot FarmPeak season changes the rhythm at WhyNot Farm. In Chuckey, Tennessee, the growing tunnels are full, the animals need steady attention, and orders arrive from…
WhyNot Farm: A Name Rooted In Place And PossibilityWhyNot Farm is the kind of name that makes people pause. It sounds friendly, practical and slightly mischievous, yet it also reflects a serious agricultural…
How restaurants can feature our greens on their menusFresh greens can do far more than fill the side of a plate. Crisp lettuce, leafy greens, herbs and edible flowers can bring colour, aroma, texture and a clear…
Pairing Edible Flowers With Local Cheese And WineA well-made cheese board already brings together creaminess, salt, acidity and texture. Edible flowers add another layer: a fresh herbal note, a gentle peppery…
Simple recipes for fresh hydroponic greens at homeA good bunch of lettuce or leafy greens can do far more than sit beside a sandwich. Crisp hydroponic leaves, tender herbs and colourful edible flowers bring…
Making Herbed Vinegars And Oils From Fresh Farm ProduceA handful of fresh herbs can turn an everyday dressing, marinade or pan of roasted vegetables into something memorable. Basil, rosemary, thyme, dill, chives,…
How Root Vegetables Stay Fresh After HarvestA good harvest does not finish when a carrot is pulled from the soil. Storage is part of the growing process, especially for root vegetables that may need to…
Winter harvesting with low tunnels for a longer growing seasonWinter can look like a dormant season, but a well-planned garden or market plot can keep producing through the cooler months. Low tunnels create a protected…
Our Fall Planting Schedule For Cool-Season GreensAs summer loosens its grip, the farm shifts towards crops that prefer crisp mornings, moderate daylight and cooler root zones. Our fall planting schedule for…