Aquaponics in a Nutshell

Aquaponics in a Nutshell

A great way to grow year round in the Midwest -Rachel Schipull My experience with aquaponics As a recent graduate of Windy City Harvest, I was exposed to a variety of agriculture techniques which give passionate and inspired individuals the knowledge and experience...
Why Ducks?

Why Ducks?

A novice poultry keeper’s first year with Pekins -Audrey Cosgrove Some might ask, “Why keep ducks?” Several years back I read a news article about a woman in Hickory Hills, IL who kept two ducks in her backyard.  Neighbors complained and the city ordered...
Feedback Wanted for Beginner Farmers Market

Feedback Wanted for Beginner Farmers Market

I have started and am the Market Manager of a Farmers Market in the Miller section of Gary, Indiana.  I would like to share some of my experience here regarding starting a market in a food desert and industrial wasteland.  If you come to Gary, it is like visiting a...
Advice for Beginning Rooftop Growers

Advice for Beginning Rooftop Growers

The topic of rooftop farming recently came up on the AUA Google Group. AUA member Breanne Heath had some great advice for the novice farmers. Will permission, we would like to reprint that advice here. First, you want to get a structural assessment to figure out how...