Protecting animals while promoting sales

2022-10-13T18:15:29-05:00October 18, 2022|Country Folks Article, Eastern Edition, Mid Atlantic, New England Farm Weekly, Western Edition|

If you run any kind of agritourism operation this time of year, whether that be a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, a Halloween event or something else, you’re likely welcoming lots of folks to your farm who aren’t normally present. In addition, if you have a petting zoo or a barn full of livestock, it’s possible you’re also welcoming the potential for disease.  (more…)

Employing minors on New England farms

2022-10-13T18:03:22-05:00October 18, 2022|Country Folks Article, New England Farm Weekly|

Many rural and suburban youth experience their first paid employment on a farm. Attorney Michael Harrington, Ford Harrison Law, said hiring factors vary by state and depend on age, whether school is in session and what kind of work teens are allowed to do. There are federal restrictions on certain activities, and some states go beyond federal law to prohibit certain activities.  (more…)

Pottery is not a soil type

2022-10-13T18:01:11-05:00October 18, 2022|Country Folks Article, Eastern Edition, New England Farm Weekly, Western Edition|

Sometimes it’s possible to pull up mature corn plants with little or no effort. In this situation the majority of roots are in the top three inches. Autumn soil testing – so as to maximize the efficiency of fertilizer inputs – often reveals soil limitations as the probe hits compacted layers. Soil compaction adversely impacts root depth and water and nutrient availability. Bigger farms and bigger tractors combine with haste to become a recipe for compaction.  (more…)

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