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The 'W5' of Grazing

The ‘W5' of Grazing with E. Ann Clark: Why control grazing?; What do you need to be a grazier?


Soil & Compost

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The Business of Seed: Panel

This panel from the 2013 ACORN conference in Moncton explores - from the perspective of a seed grower, a small seed company entrepreneur, and a medium-sized local seed company - the opportunities and challenges for the seed industry in Atlantic Canada and beyond.  Panelists discuss how the seed sector has changed over the course of their careers, the quality issues that can pose barriers to new entrants, and how some of these challenges might be addressed.


ACORN Conference, Business & Marketing, Seed

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The Efficient Farm Office

In this workshop from the 2013 ACORN Conference, Richard Wiswall demonstrates how he keeps his farm office organized and running smoothly. He also emphasizes the importance of keeping a paper trail for all your expenses and income to prevent losses.


ACORN Conference, Business & Marketing, Getting Started With Organic Farming

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The Greenhouse Effect: The Influence of: Light, Water, and Temperature on Plan Growth

The Greenhouse Effect: The Influence of: Light, Water, and Temperature on Plan Growth

Certification

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The Importance of Native Pollinators in Canada with Dr. Cory S. Sheffield

The Importance of Native Pollinators in Canada: Dr. Cory S. Sheffield: Bees Varieties in Canada; Function as Pollinators; Nesting Sites; Apple and Lupine; Winter Survival; Summer Bees

Bees & Pollination

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The Origin of Soil

In this session from the 2013 ACORN conference in Moncton, Dr. Andrew Hammermeister discusses how soil is formed and the environmental factors that affect its quality. He also discusses soil health and touches on the basic chemistry behind soil.


ACORN Conference, Soil & Compost

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The Relationship Between Foraging Resources and Native Bee Abundance Guidelines for Site Assessment and Restoration

The Relationship Between Foraging Resources and Native Bee Abundance: Bee Varieties; Comparative Pollinator Equivalencies; The Relationship between Land Cover and Bee Abundance in Blueberry Agro-Ecosystems

Bees & Pollination

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The Role of Homeopathy in Farm Animals

Julie Anne Lee (College of Animal Homeopathic Medicine) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference. 

View Julie Anne Lee slideshow presentation here.


ACORN Conference, Livestock

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The Start Up: How Regional Farms Financed Their Beginning (Notes)

The Start Up: How Regional Farms Financed Their Beginning (Budgets and Actuals): Operator Experience; Infrastructure; Business Plan; Capital; Day-to-Day Operations

Business & Marketing, Getting Started With Organic Farming

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The Start Up: How Regional Farms Financed Their Beginning (Slides from Broadfork Farm)

The Start Up: How Regional Farms Financed Their Beginning (Budgets and Actuals): Operator Experience; Infrastructure; Business Plan; Capital; Day-to-Day Operations

Business & Marketing, Getting Started With Organic Farming

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The Year in Food Blog

This  blog written by Kimberly Hasselbrink features straightforward and seasonal recipes alongside beautiful photos.


Community Supported Agriculture, Farmshare, Create

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This Week My CSA Box Has Greens, More Greens, Parsley and a Quart of Strawberries

It takes a lot of planning to use a weekly share to its greatest potential. Here's a peek at the process for keeping up with a CSA box.


Community Supported Agriculture, Farmshare, Create

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Tirer profit de votre effet de serre : les essentiels de l'allongement de la saison


Français, Infrastructure & Equipment, Season Extension

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Tomato and Cucurbit Grafting with Carly L. Rivard

Tomato and Cucurbit Grafting with Carly L. Rivard: Grafting Effects; Economics

Soil & Compost

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Transitioning to No-Till Vegetables

Presented by Jeff Moyer, Executive Director Rodale Institute


ACORN Conference, Grain & Field Crops

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Transitioning to Organic Field Crop Production with Claude Bertheleme -March 2008

Transitioning to Organic Field Crop Production with Claude Berth

ACORN Conference, Certification, Grain & Field Crops

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Transplants and Potting Mix - Part 2

Transplants and Potting Mix, Part 2 with Tim Livingstone: Raising Transplants; Seeds; Soil

Complementary Agriculture

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Transplants and Potting Mix - Part 2 (Notes)

Transplants and Potting Mix, Part 2 with Tim Livingstone: Raising Transplants; Seeds; Soil

Complementary Agriculture

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Transporting Organics: Considerations for Organic Integrity in Distribution

The likelihood that organic products travel with non-organic products is great, and organic integrity can be at risk. This resource outlines some of the key considerations you should take into account to maintain organic intergrity in distribution as either producer or distributor.


Certification, Infrastructure & Equipment

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Trap Cropping and Companion Planting for Pest Control

Trap Cropping and Companion Planting for Pest Control

Complementary Agriculture

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Trap Cropping and Companion Planting for Pest Control (Notes)

Trap Cropping and Companion Planting for Pest Control

Complementary Agriculture

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Tree Fruit Symposium

The Tree Fruit Symposium at the 2013 ACORN Conference in Moncton consisted of a three-part presentation from Ken Taylor of Green Barn Farm. Taylor’s talk was broken into three sections (Transitioning to a Diverse Orchard, Designing/Planting the Orchard, and Orchard Interventions) with the strongest emphasis being placed on orchard diversification and reducing inputs and interventions in orchard crop production.


ACORN Conference, Fruit & Berry

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Under Cover: A Guide to Using Cover Crops in the Maritimes

Under Cover is a resource that reviews various cover crops that can be used in Atlantic Canada, including guidance on each, as well as farmer feedback. It also includes where to find seed and costs! (2008)


Soil & Compost

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Understanding and Controlling Weeds

In this presentation from the 2013 ACORN conference in Moncton, Dr. Andrew Hammermeister explains how weed management is best approached with many "small hammers". Weeding early allows your plants to fulfill their potential. There are numerous cultural and physical practices you can implement depending on the weed type. Remember to approach weeds from the perspective that they are filling an ecosystem function.


ACORN Conference, Complementary Agriculture, Pests, Disease & Weeds