Resources for Alternative Agriculture
| Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-scale Poultry Housing | Apr 28, 2023 | 2902-1092 (APSC-186NP) | |||
| Producing and Marketing Wild Simulated Ginseng in Forest and Agroforestry Systems | May 1, 2009 | 354-312 | |||
| Growing American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) in Forestlands | Jan 13, 2011 | 354-313 | |||
| Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Hydroponic Salad Greens | In this video, you will learn how hydroponic salad greens are grown, and then you will learn how to make a delicious Mediterranean salad. |
Oct 20, 2025 | 4H-911NP | ||
| Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Honey | In this video, you will learn about beekeeping and honey production. Then you will learn how to make honey-pumpkin bars. |
Nov 18, 2025 | 4H-912NP | ||
| Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Shiitake Mushrooms | In this video, you will learn how shiitake mushrooms are grown on logs, and then you will learn how to make garlicky roasted shiitake mushrooms. |
Sep 3, 2025 | 4H-913NP | ||
| Directions for Establishing One Acre of Blackberries in Virginia | Feb 16, 2019 | SPES-116NP | |||
| Protective Agriculture Production Series: Plant density recommendations | Feb 2, 2023 | SPES-474NP | |||
| Virginia On-Farm Corn Test Plots 2022 | Jan 27, 2023 | SPES-477NP | |||
| Virginia Horticulture Production Trends: 2017-2022 | The USDA agricultural census offers valuable insights into key agricultural commodities nationwide and by state. However, its data can be difficult to interpret directly. This publication provides a recent historical analysis of significant horticultural crops in Virginia, presenting USDA data in a more accessible, visual format for easier understanding and practical use. |
Aug 15, 2025 | SPES-723NP | ||
| What is Controlled Environment Agriculture? | Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a multidisciplinary and technology-based approach to crop production under targeted environmental conditions to optimize plant growth, quality, and resource efficiency. This article introduces the fundamentals of CEA, including its historical development, common structures, and soilless systems such as hydroponics. It explores key environmental factors managed in CEA, including light, temperature, humidity, irrigation, and CO₂, and highlights the diverse crops grown, from food and ornamentals to medicinal plants. Readers will gain insight into the advantages of CEA, including climate resilience, sustainability, and market opportunities, as well as challenges such as energy demand and high start-up costs. Finally, the article discusses future directions, emphasizing innovation, workforce development, and collaboration to ensure profitability and environmental stewardship in CEA systems. |
Feb 6, 2026 | SPES-751NP | ||
| VCE Ag Today: Fall Armyworm: 2021 Recap | Feb 7, 2022 | VCE-1027-60NP |