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Darrin Petzer replied to the discussion Fire blight (Erwinia amylovora) in the forum Fruit and Nuts 3 years ago
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Hi John. If possible, would you be able to reference the microbial inoculant you used? And was the “sea minerals” product your Sea Stim or something like Sea90. Thanks
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Darrin Petzer replied to the discussion Preferred soil prep protocols for starting new fruit tree row? in the forum Fruit and Nuts 3 years ago
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I took over the management of an existing stone fruit orchard in central California. Managed with tillage, herbicide, no cover cropping (except volunteer mustard) for 40+ years. It was largely dry farmed/flooded monthly with a broken irrigation system. OM 0.5%. I would say there was a lack of caring and stewardship of the land. Replaced…
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Brian Dougherty replied to the discussion Anybody know of a Greenhouse Barn Raising model (built by community)? in the forum Machinery and Equipment 3 years ago
Reply to Anybody know of a Greenhouse Barn Raising model (built by community)?
Practical Famers of Iowa did something similar:
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Benny Thompson started the discussion Anybody know of a Greenhouse Barn Raising model (built by community)? in the forum Machinery and Equipment 3 years ago
Anybody know of a Greenhouse Barn Raising model (built by community)?
A coalition of small-scale farmers in San Diego County is considering starting a barn raising model getting greenhouses, high tunnels, and headhouses built in our region.
Is anybody aware of a region where this is already happening? I’d like to learn about successful projects in this domain.
The idea is that you gain skills and build equity…
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Benny Thompson replied to the discussion Foliar pasture application rates to boost photosynthesis in the forum Regenerative Agriculture 3 years ago
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just some thoughts…
I need to read this in more depth, but after skimming it, my question is:
if you’re using carbohydrates to produce the lactic acid, would it be just as beneficial to directly apply the carbohydrates without lactic fermentation. Lactic acid has 362 calories/100g, sugar has 387 calories/100g. Adding energy to the system…
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