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That's usually a sign that there's an issue with pollination. Try adding more plants since they require cross-pollination in order to set fruit. Tomatillos are easy to start from seed, but since they produce fruit all season long, it might be worth it to you to buy starter plants at the garden...

I think we're great at growing food. What we aren't great at is handling the supply chain and the logistics needed to move the food where it needs to go.

Supposedly you'll have less of a problem if you cut back the brush around your property and keep your pasture cut short. I've tried that though, and I didn't think it helped much. It still might work for you though.

My goats become the biggest drama queens when even the tiniest drop of water happens to fall on them. If that water droplet hits an ear or the nose then it's the end of the world. The goat will rush to the nearest covered space while pitifully bleating. Do your farm animals ever act like...

Did you introduce them slowly so they could get used to each other before you put them in the pen? I've never raised pigs, but I think that's the standard piece of advice with all livestock. It's sounds like the behavior is just part of establishing a pecking order and your original pig is...

I have a robot mower that operates on a battery, and it does a good job cutting the lawn. I wish they made one that was solar-powered. Maybe in the future they will.

It will pick back up once it's safe again. I've had countless friends complain about missing the local pumpkin patch and corn maze and other agricultural events.

Do you think that battering has become more of a thing since the pandemic hit us all? I've had more suppliers and wholesalers try it with me lately. I've never taken them up on it though. Is this becoming a new industry trend? Do you barter with your customers and suppliers?

I'm an heirloom grower and I usually buy my seeds from Baker Creek's online shop when necessary. I've been saving my seeds for so long that I rarely need to buy more unless I want to try a new variety.

Well, I don't know if you've seen the centrist news about it or not, but the Senate Republican leaders are too busy trying to throw a coup to care much about us regular folks. They're actually going to challenge the votes! Trump was caught on tape pressuring a Georgia election official to find...

A lot of times the plant's tag will tell you. It will say trademarked or patented or will use abbreviations like PVR (plant variety rights). Another option is to identify the plant name via the internet or through a gardening club or plant expert, and then check the database to see if it's...

I appreciate you guys for steering me in the right direction. As much as I like geese, it looks like no-go for me. I just think they're a neat animal, but geese do lay eggs and goose down is used in bedding and coats, so I figured it could work. However, I can't risk having something around...

Ask questions at the end of your content. For instance, you could post a recipe and a photo of the dish you created. Ask folks if they have any questions or invite them to share their favorite way to make the dish. Of course, the eggs, milk, and other ingredients should come from your farm...

I belong to some gardeners' groups, but I haven't joined one for farmers specifically. I think you should go for it though. I've found the Chamber of Commerce worthwhile. I bet the association for farmers will benefit you.

I use Sensaphone and it detects humidity levels and sends an alert when the humidity goes out of my upper and lower limits, but with all of these systems there's a lot of piecemealing and it can get expensive before you know it. I like Sensaphone, but I wish there was one system that included...

I'm curious about raising geese and wonder how they'd assimilate with my goats and chickens. Do geese need water like ducks? Are they as messy as ducks? I know they're quite a bit larger than chickens, so I'd need a docile breed if I go this route. Any suggestions?

If I'm not mistaken landrace plants are native to the area, so they should be better at fighting off diseases and pests that are also native to the area. So they should require fewer pesticides and herbicides to thrive. At least theoretically.

I put flowers and plants on clearance to try to get them sold. If that fails, then I dry them for crafts or sachets. I have very little waste really. I'm with @franckdupont, pine needles make great mulch, especially for plants that thrive in acidic soil like azaleas.

I use a smart alarm around my home, my greenhouses, and my retail shop. The peace of mind is worth it to me. The system detects fires, broken windows, water leaks, and other things as well.

Thanks for the info! I'm excited to try something new and will be looking into the places that were mentioned. I appreciate the help very much!