Applications for the National Farmers Union’s Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) are open. The application deadline is July 1 . The BFI is a free, online, 10-week intensive program intended to improve the health of your farm business. The program is open to producers ages 18 and up and is inclusive of...

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2027 Agricultural Views calendar. Upload picturesque images from the farm, woods or dock at FarmCreditEast.com/Calendar by July 31 for a chance to wi...

In a world filled with fast entertainment and glowing screens, gardening offers something wonderfully different for children. It offers a chance to slow down, get their hands dirty and witness real transformation. There’s something magical about planting a tiny seed and checking back each morning to...

We are excited to announce the Spring 2026 AHS LIVE series! Join the American Horticultural Society for virtual talks hosted by horticultural leaders and behind-the-scenes tours of remarkable gardens across the country. Our programs offer something for everyone and for every stage of gardening. Topi...

It is clear that jumping worms are a top concern for Northeast gardeners and land managers. While the first established populations in the region were discovered as recently as 2014, these invasive pests are now considered widespread and have been confirmed in counties across New York and New Englan...

Spring was Dad’s favorite time of the year. He always looked forward to “spring green-up.” This season brings back so many memories – running behind the old Farm-all tractor, wriggling our toes in the still cool fresh earth, picking out the roots, grass and rocks, seeing who could find the biggest o...

In time for National Ag Day on March 24, the nonprofit Rural Minds announces the launch of the new Farmer Mental Health Resilience Program in support of mental wellness for farmers and farm families. This critical new initiative aims to support the ag community by providing farmers and the individua...

Humans have been sharing seeds and stories that go along with them for over 10,000 years. Hosting a seed swap in your community can be a fun way to help plan and build excitement for the upcoming growing season. Here are some tips on how to plan a seed swap. What is a Seed Swap? A seed swap is a gat...

Whether you call them “statement plants,” “room-fillers” or just “the family tree,” Ficus have dominated the indoor gardening world for decades. But did you know this genus includes everything from tiny creeping vines to 100-foot-tall giants? This year, the National Garden Bureau is celebrating the ...

Maple syrup is the sweet nectar of maple trees. Legend has it that maple syrup was first discovered centuries ago by Native Americans during a time when food was scarce. As the legend goes, they noticed a squirrel drinking “water” from a maple tree, and that squirrel had a lot of energy. They determ...

Over the last several years, there’s been a big push to plant for pollinators. Homeowners are creating habitat in their landscapes – but many are unsure when (or how much) to clean up in spring. When you cut back perennials can make the difference between supporting stem-nesting bees and accidentall...

UConn Extension is now accepting registrations for its “Fundamentals of Home Gardening” online course, designed for beginner and intermediate gardeners who want to build strong foundational skills for successful home and community gardening. The self-paced, multi-module program covers essential topi...

USDA’s “I Protect Pigs” photo contest is back and now accepting entries. Brought to you by USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), this contest promotes the importance of good biosecurity behaviors to protect pigs from devastating diseases like African swine fever (ASF). We’re invit...

Invasive species and climate change are considered the two largest threats to biodiversity, ecosystem function and human health. These two complex issues are interrelated and form a self-reinforcing “feedback loop” where each factor accelerates the other. Climate change creates habitat for invasive ...

Starting garden plants from seeds indoors can be an enjoyable project for any gardener. It’s a relatively inexpensive way to grow a wide variety of plants. Many garden favorites are found in a greater variety of colors, sizes and growth habits as seeds rather than as started plants. Sowing Seeds Sow...