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Ties to the Land: Succession Planning for Rural Landowners

Whether you own a farm, forest or rangeland, you care about your property and what happens to it. That's why you need a succession plan to help guide its transition to future owners. Ties to the Land helps...

Anna Rose Petersen, Tamara Cushing | Feb 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

The Mulch Mystery

Lesson plans for an eight-session 4th or 5th grade class experiment to be conducted both in the classroom and at a field site. Explores the best method for getting rid of invasive plants by testing various ...

Sujaya Rao, Candace Banners Russo, Rachel Castor | Aug 2007 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Fall brings new needs for chickens

As temperatures drop and days get shorter in the fall, the needs of chickens change. To keep them healthy and productive, a few changes in their feeding and care are in order. Those changes include increasing their ...

James Hermes | Mar 2021 | Article

Providing Habitat for Native Pollinators 2

Learn how to attract and support native pollinators by creating and maintaining the right habitat, including features like nesting sites, quality food and shelter from pesticides. Listen to the Living on the Land podcast series -...

Karen Lamson, Rachel Suits, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Jan 2017 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Providing Habitat for Native Pollinators 1

Learn how to attract and support native pollinators by creating and maintaining the right habitat, including features like nesting sites, quality food and shelter from pesticides. Listen to the Living on the Land podcast series -...

Karen Lamson, Rachel Suits, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Jan 2017 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

How can I naturally kill dandelions?

Q: Is there a solution I can spray on dandelions instead of pulling them up? Not Roundup.... does vinegar, dawn soap and Epson salts work? Or is there a better one?

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How to get rid of bamboo?

Q: Greetings. Do you have any tips or resources on helping rid, or at least control creeping bamboo? Digging up is partially helpful here, but a water pipe located below the main plant makes it problematic. Mainly want to ...

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Providing Habitat for Native Pollinators 3

Learn how to attract and support native pollinators by creating and maintaining the right habitat, including features like nesting sites, quality food and shelter from pesticides. Listen to the Living on the Land podcast series -...

Karen Lamson, Rachel Suits, Brian Tuck, Susan Kerr, Ellen Hammond, Shilah Olson | Jan 2017 | Podcast episode Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Biodiversity and Pest Management Resources for Small Farms

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (B Franklin, 1706-1790). Pest prevention is a central component of integrated pest management and organic pest management strategies. Crop rotation and crop planning (i.e. ...

Apr 2018 | Collection