Farms and Food Systems Blog – April 2017

WLA workers harvesting a peach crop on a farm near Leesburg, Virginia in August 1944. Photo by the USDA
WLA workers harvesting a peach crop on a farm near Leesburg, Virginia in August 1944. Photo by the USDA

In this issue:

  • Finding Farm Labor
  • Worker Protection Standards Inspection Checklist
  • High Tunnel Pest Management Strategies
  • Organic No-till Crop Management!?
  • Tractor Maintenance and Avoiding Breakdowns
  • Tractor Safety Courses Offered Statewide
  • Farm Safety in Maine: On-Farm Safety Reviews Offered
  • Working with Your Meat Processor
  • Avian Influenza and the Importance of Biosecurity
  • Directories and Resources
  • Upcoming Events