On the Farm Projects Like many farmers Amyrose Foll of Virginia Free Farm has various projects going at any one time. Join Amyrose as she profiles strategies such as diversifying livestock, generating revenue, and working with nature to ensure that food is abundant all around the farm.
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Speakers Amyrose Foll
Amyrose Foll Virginia Farm Consultants, Va. Dept. of Agriculture Equitable Food Oriented Distribution Taskforce, Women's Earth Alliance
Marissa Ames
Marissa Ames Editorial Director • MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Ogden Publications

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1. Growing Corn the Lazy Farmer Way
Growing corn doesn't have to be complicated! Amyrose Foll shares her favorite techniques for growing corn in small plots, including tips for long season corn and growing multiple varieties in small places.
Amyrose Foll
Amyrose Foll Virginia Farm Consultants, Va. Dept. of Agriculture Equitable Food Oriented Distribution Taskforce, Women's Earth Alliance
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2. Working with Nature: Three Sisters
Maximize your harvest by working with nature instead of against it. Amyrose Foll demonstrates how to use rotational planting, rather than intercropping, to take advantage of the "three sisters" companion planting method and increase the yield of a small plot.
Amyrose Foll
Amyrose Foll Virginia Farm Consultants, Va. Dept. of Agriculture Equitable Food Oriented Distribution Taskforce, Women's Earth Alliance
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3. Growing Mushrooms with Vegetables
Start growing mushrooms in the same plot as your vegetables! Learn how to plan a small polyculture plot in a garden bed built with reused and recycled materials.
Amyrose Foll
Amyrose Foll Virginia Farm Consultants, Va. Dept. of Agriculture Equitable Food Oriented Distribution Taskforce, Women's Earth Alliance
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4. Diversify Your Livestock, Enhance Your Soil!
Diversifying your livestock isn't just good for your animals, it's also good for your soil! Learn how diversifying your livestock can contribute to cleanliness, soil health, and more. Amyrose Foll shares how her farm's poultry, pigs, and goats put work into her fertile fruit and vegetable plots.
Amyrose Foll
Amyrose Foll Virginia Farm Consultants, Va. Dept. of Agriculture Equitable Food Oriented Distribution Taskforce, Women's Earth Alliance
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5. Farm Revenue Streams Beyond Crops and Livestock
Generate multiple streams of revenue on your farm by implementing agritourism options beyond U-pick operations and farm stands.
Amyrose Foll
Amyrose Foll Virginia Farm Consultants, Va. Dept. of Agriculture Equitable Food Oriented Distribution Taskforce, Women's Earth Alliance
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6. Foraging Food on Your Farmland
Harvest food and medicine from your front yard and learn why your crops aren't the only source of food (or income) growing on your farm. More Foraged Food & Medicine Learn more about wild plants to forage for food and medicine from Amyrose in these videos. Violets for Food and Health Turkey Tail Mushrooms Maple Syrup Production Course Foraged Food Prep Course
Amyrose Foll
Amyrose Foll Virginia Farm Consultants, Va. Dept. of Agriculture Equitable Food Oriented Distribution Taskforce, Women's Earth Alliance
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9. Growing Mayhaws
Discover the secrets to cultivating delicious and unique mayhaws! Explore the art and science of growing these native treasures, from selecting the perfect site and planting techniques to proper care and harvesting strategies. Learn why mayhaws are a valuable addition to your landscape and how to enjoy their flavorful fruit. Mayhaw Growing Resources How to grow mayhaw trees Learn about mayhaws Cedar apple rust How to make pectin from apples Urban foraging: Pawpaws Order a mayhaw sapling from Tyty Nursery or Just Fruits Exotics Mayhaw jelly recipe
Marissa Ames
Marissa Ames Editorial Director • MOTHER EARTH NEWS, Ogden Publications