To the extent that the cash crop depletes soil, organic production systems replace them with cover crops, crop rotation, or additions of off-site materials, when necessary. Hydroponic producers do not ...

Most people have a garden story that ends the same way: the slugs won, or the heat hit early, or the soil just never seemed ...

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Winter’s firm grip is starting to loosen. Shorter days and bursts of sunshine bring hope that spring is here. But before you ...

Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production. Examples of urban food systems include hydroponics, where plants grow in a ...

Hydroponic gardening is a practice that opens up so many opportunities for indoor gardeners. Crops and plants that were once tricky to grow indoors are now easy to grow at home thanks to the science ...

U.S. District Court in San Francisco ruled this week that USDA was correct in certifying organic hydroponic operations as eligible for the National Organic Program (NOP). It was a victory for the ...

In the near future, students and staff at Fresno Unified high schools will be able to harvest their own lettuce, bell peppers and tomatoes from a very non-traditional farm located on their own ...