Posts on the Forum http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:47:58 +0000 180 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=143
South central Indiana. I've had a real job up until spring of 2010. I've been trying to set-up and learn gardening at a farm/market level for a couple of years. Life gets in the way and each year it seems to fail. But, I learn something new each time. It's not like you can make a mistake and just try again [right away]. You have to wait another year more or less. So, it's slow going.

My goal is to grow organically. I've had up to about 3/4 acre tilled, but, cannot keep up with it. So, I'm pulling back to concentrate on smaller but better spaces. I've started putting up my greenhouse and acquire concrete blocks (when on sale) to build raised beds. There I can control the soil better. My biggest nemesis is the weeds and grasses.

I want to grow two types of food. The first is dry storage such as flint corn, shell beans, etc. The second would be fresh that can be used/sold right away or canned. Either way, the goal is to avoid things that could require active preservation such as a freezer or refrigerator.

Overall, I have about 23 acres of woods and pasture. I am figuring out how I can use it to it's best advantage (have it be productive) rather than letting it sit and look pretty.


The local culture is very active in organics, but, the local network is all but dead. I think I have more posts on it than anyone else and rarely get a response about anything. Even when I chastise it for the lack of response.

I look forward to a more active forum here. Once I get caught up with the threads, I will look forward to some decent activity.

Proverb: One in two is a teacher.

I'm tired of being the teacher.]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:47:58 +0000 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=143 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=142
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I am currently in the process of editing my documentary film which follows an organic raw milk diary farmer and his struggle to find an alternative to big business farms dominated by supermarkets. Would you mind having a look at the trailer and posting your comments/feedback as it would be a massive help in the development of the film

http://www.vimeo.com/12118025]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:56:09 +0000 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=135 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=134 Just wondering what those of you who have late season sweet corn do to prevent earworm infestations. I rotate, I choose varieties whose physical characteristics have a history of hindering the pests ability to infect. Was really wondering if anyone found anything on the OMRI list affective in prevention. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:07:41 +0000 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=134 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=132 This community seems to be great for me. A good place to learn. I have joined to get in touch with more experienced people than me to improve my business and to help newbies so they can become successful farmers.
Glad to be here.]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:24:52 +0000 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=132 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=130 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:51:06 +0000 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=130 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=122 I work at a grocery store.I was asking the produce manager at the store about getting more organics in his department. He then said to me you are paying double for the same thing.He also said the conventional products are better for you because they have preservatives in them. What do you say to ignorant people like that? Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:07:59 +0000 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=122 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=121
I am a firm believer in the small farmer and am thrilled to see more farms coming back to life around my area instead of being bulldozed down and cookie cutter houses being built on them. Over the last 2 years, my family has changed how and what we eat and in the process have discovered that it isn't so hard to do and especially how much better the food tastes! We have located enough local farmers that my time spent in the "big box" grocery store is next to nothing. The only thing I go there for now is flour and sugar, and well, cat litter.

Anyway, I look forward to getting to know you all.]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:49:00 +0000 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=121 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=120 Any help? Thanks.]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:57:20 +0000 http://www.organicfarmforum.com/index.php?showtopic=120