Integrated pest management methods encourage attracting and hosting beneficial insect predators that keep common pests at bay. Learn how to draw them in and keep them on the farm!

Sometimes it’s not possible to avoid pesticides on farms, and this is a concern for beekeepers. Understanding the harm pesticides can do to bees is important; even more important is knowing how to protect them.

The most effective modes of controlling pests on a farm do not involve pesticides. In fact, the best control is prevention. Integrated pest management is an important way to keep pest pressure down and protect the land where your farm is situated.

A strip of wildflowers does more for a farm than regular pesticide use. And there’s no denying the geological and ecological benefits of native plantings added to a farm. Here are 11 flowers that lead to better production and a healthier, more resilient farm.

With so many lists and products for small farms out there, it’s hard to know which tools to have on hand. This list covers nine essential tools for small-scale farmers and discusses why each is so important to keep around.

Conservation practices and conventional farming can be integrated to benefit the local environment and the farm’s production. Buffers make farms more climate-stable, more resilient, and more successful. Here are 5 ways to use them on your land.

Learn about the practice of silvopasture and how it can improve revenue, forage quality, and climate resilience on your farm.

Water conservation has become a primary concern for farmlands as availability declines. Here are 7 ways to conserve water on your small-scale farm.