Joe from the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food kicks off a miniseries on organic fertility management by explaining that the first step in a farm nutrition or fertilizer program is soil sampling to measure nutrients available in the soil. He demonstrates collecting multiple 6-inch-deep samples with a soil probe and bucket for a uniform sample, and emphasizes sampling when soil has moderate moisture and consistent conditions—often in the fall—to better represent summer growing conditions.
Full Video: https://youtu.be/mSLCOgNDwFE
Resources:
TOPP Program: www.organictransition.org
Arkansas Organic: www.arkansasorganicag.uada.edu
CAFF: www.farmandfoodsystem.uada.edu
This video was supported in part by the USDA Ag Marketing Service Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
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03/24/2026
The next CAFF Beers with Farmers is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd, from 5-7 PM at Social Project Brewing in Bentonville. We’ll catch up with friends, tell a few farm stories, and have a great time!
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03/21/2026
Do you need guidance on branding your farm or products? This might help!
AFIC@MCO will host "Branding Is More Than a Logo"
April 21
9 AM to 12 PM.
The workshop will be led by Dr. Molly Jensen, Teaching Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Jensen is returning as a guest speaker and is passionate about helping small business owners develop strong, authentic brands on limited budgets.
Participants will learn how to define their brand identity, craft messaging, understand their target market, select strong business and product names, and build a simple marketing plan.
Link to register: https://branding-is-more-than-a-logo.eventbrite.com
03/20/2026
Students are outside, tractors are in motion, and the sun is out ☀️🍅
03/17/2026
Our Beginning Farmer Courses are now available online!
3 Core Courses:
• Farm Startup
• Sustainable Farm Business
• Sustainable Specialty Crop
$40 per course with 5-7 presentations in each course. Choose & pay for only the courses you want. Progress at your own pace. Learn more about the presentations in each course and get started at BeginningFarmer.org
Beginning Farmer Classes Beginning Farmer Classes at the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food
03/09/2026
Spots are limited for our first short course class of 2026! Don't miss your chance to grow your high tunnel knowledge 🍅
Join us March 17 from 9 a.m.- 4p.m. for our High Tunnel Short Course - only $25!! (Including lunch)
What you'll get:
🌱The new High Tunnel Production manual to take home
🌱Expert speakers from NRCS, CAFF, Cooperative Extension, and local farmers
🌱Field demos of crop planning and selection of a high-tunnel system
Learn about high tunnel essentials, climate management, transplant production, tools, funding opportunities, soil health, irrigation, pest control, and integrating tunnels into your farm business.
RSVP to attend at NWAFarming.org
03/01/2026
Join other farmers and growers for a day of learning, demos and useful high-tunnel how-tos!
CAFF presents the High Tunnel Short Course on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - only $25!! (Including lunch) 🍅
What you'll get:
🌱The new High Tunnel Production manual to take home
🌱Expert speakers from NRCS, CAFF, Cooperative Extension, and local farmers
🌱Field demos of crop planning and selection of a high-tunnel system
Learn about high tunnel essentials, climate management, transplant production, tools, funding opportunities, soil health, irrigation, pest control, and integrating tunnels into your farm business.
RSVP to attend at NWAFarming.org
Learn the essential steps to w**d, aerate, amend, and mulch your no-till garden beds for optimal plant growth and soil health.
Check out Pt. 1 from last week!
Resources:
TOPP Program: www.organictransition.org
Arkansas Organic: www.arkansasorganicag.uada.edu
CAFF: www.farmandfoodsystem.uada.edu
This video was supported in part by the USDA Ag Marketing Service Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
02/25/2026
Ready to level up your high tunnels?
Join us March 17 from 9 a.m.- 4p.m. for our High Tunnel Short Course - only $25!! (Including lunch) 🍅
What you'll get:
🌱The new High Tunnel Production manual to take home
🌱Expert speakers from NRCS, CAFF, Cooperative Extension, and local farmers
🌱Field demos of crop planning and selection of a high-tunnel system
Learn about high tunnel essentials, climate management, transplant production, tools, funding opportunities, soil health, irrigation, pest control, and integrating tunnels into your farm business.
RSVP to attend at NWAFarming.org
02/23/2026
It feels good to have class back in session! Our students are already getting their hands in the soil and learning the first lessons of the season 🍅🧤
Is farm school the path for you? Take a few online courses at BeginningFarmer.org and see if it's right!
Learn how to assess and flip your garden beds between plantings while maintaining healthy soil structure, boosting organic matter, and supporting soil biology.
Pt. 2 coming out next week...
Resources:
TOPP Program: www.organictransition.org
Arkansas Organic: www.arkansasorganicag.uada.edu
CAFF: www.farmandfoodsystem.uada.edu
This video was supported in part by the USDA Ag Marketing Service Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
02/21/2026
Thanks to everyone who came to Farm Works this week!
If you or someone you know is looking for a farm job, visit CAFFFarmWorks.org to see our updated list of jobs in the community!
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