Agricultural Alternatives
Asparagus is a perennial crop that lends itself well to small-scale and part-time farming. This six-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers asparagus marketing, production considerations, harvesting and storage, and pest control, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Broccoli is a vegetable crop that lends itself well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This four-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers broccoli marketing, production considerations, harvesting and storage, and pest control, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Cantaloupes (a common American name for muskmelons) are a crop that lends itself well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This 6-page publication explains marketing, planting and fertilization, pollination, pest control, production considerations, budgeting, harvest and storage, and risk management of cantaloupe production. A sample budget is also included.
Cucumbers lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This six-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers marketing, production considerations, harvesting and storage, and budgeting, and includes sample budgets and references for more information. Available as PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Garlic is a crop that is well suited to a small acreage or as part of a larger direct marketing operation looking to diversify its mix of crops. It is well adapted for production in all parts of the United States. This 6-page publication explains types, marketing, irrigation, fertilization, site selection, cultural practices, weed control, insects and diseases, harvest and storage, and risk management of garlic production. A sample budget is also included.
Blueberries are well suited for small-scale and part-time farm operations. This four-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers blueberry marketing, production considerations, pest management, and postharvest handling, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Dry onions lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This four-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers onion marketing, production considerations, harvesting and storage, and pest control, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Peppers lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This six-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers marketing, production considerations, harvesting and storage, and budgeting, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Potatoes are a crop that lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This four-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers potato marketing, production considerations, harvesting and storage, and pest control, and includes sample budgets and references for more information. Available as PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Pumpkins lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This six-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers pumpkin marketing, production considerations, harvesting, and storage, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Raspberries are a small-fruit crop that lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This four-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers raspberry marketing, production considerations, harvesting and storage, pest control, and budgeting, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Snap beans are a vegetable crop in the legume family that lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This six-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers snap bean marketing, production considerations, harvesting and storage, and budgeting, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Strawberries are a small-fruit crop that lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This 8-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers strawberry marketing, production considerations, harvesting and renovation, and pest control, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Sweet corn lends itself well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This eight-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers sweet corn marketing, production considerations, pest management, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Tomatoes lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This six-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers marketing, production considerations, harvesting and storage, and budgeting, and includes sample budgets and references for more information.
Watermelons are a crop that lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. There are multiple markets for growers with 5 acres or less, and many field operations, such as land preparation, planting, and harvesting, can be custom hired. This 6-page publication discusses marketing, planting, fertilization, pollination, pest management, budgeting, harvest, and storage for watermelon production. References and a sample budget are also included.
This eight-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series focusing on small-scale and part-time farming operations, covers the issues surrounding irrigation for small fruit and vegetable growing businesses in Pennsylvania. Available as PDF only; not available in hard copy from the Publications Distribution Center.
Drip or trickle irrigation is a very efficient method of applying water and nutrients to crops. This eight-page publication, part of the Agricultural Alternatives series, details the advantages and limitations of drip irrigation, system components, and using drip irrigation as part of a plasticulture system.
Organic production is a farming system that lends itself well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. This publication provides details on National Organic Standards (NOS), organic certification process, and organic vegetable production processes.
