Steps to Becoming a Guam Bona Fide Farmer
Whether you are a subsistence or commercial grower, receiving your Bona Fide Farmer Certification from the Guam Department of Agriculture has many benefits. Guam Department of Agriculture Division of Agriculture Development Services (ADS)163 Dairy Rd.Mangilao, GU 96913671-300-7973671-300-7974 (Nursery)doag.guam.gov
Tips on Starting and Maintaining a Garden on Guam
Tips on Starting and Maintaining a Garden on Guam Farm to Table-Guam was invited to write a series of articles about gardening on Guam that were published on Pacific Daily News. Check them out below! In this article, you will receive tips on how to start your garden, determining whether you want to plant in...
Home Composting for Guam
By William Ruffin, Farm to Table Guam Volunteer Disclaimer: This article does not deal with municipal size composting (which Guam ought to have!) nor anaerobic composting (composting without air) nor ‘bokashi,’ which is a special kind of anaerobic composting (from Japan) that can deal with meat along with the green waste. You can learn about...
Agricultural Water Use on Guam
Read the report below from University of Guam about agricultural water usage on Guam. Agricultural Water Use Guam 2015-2016
Need Crop Insurance?
By Rita Salisbury In the aftermath of Typhoon Dolphin, several of Guam’s farmers have reported losses to their crops. Those in the northern region of Guam were especially hit hard by strong winds and heavy rain fall. Fortunately, the USDA Farm Services Agency has published a release (0144.15) to remind farmers about maintaining, or applying...
Crop Talk: Before and After a Storm
By Gadi Dreyfuss Pre-Storm Once you hear of a storm headed towards the island, no matter the size, you should take all precautionary measures to prepare your farm or field as much as you can. Storms often come with strong winds, so firstly, it is important to gather all of the loose items around your...
Farm to Table Guam Featured on Damian Daily
Lisa Damian, web-blogger, writer, and book reviewer of Damian Daily has published an article about our new CSA Subscription Service Pilot Program. Farm to Table Guam is starting up a six-week pilot Community Supported Agriculture program which includes a variety of local farmers in addition to the traditional Farm to Table Guam program. The cost...
Crop Talk: 6 Steps to a Thriving Compost Pile
By Chris Leon Guerrero What is Composting Anyway? Composting is a natural process by which nature recycles organic waste— among them tree leaves, grass clippings, fruit peels, and old fruits and veggies. Basically, you’re mimicking what is already going on in forests and jungles around the world. When leaves fall from a tree in the forest,...
