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The potato harvest of the ‘WIR in Lorsch’ project

This year's potato harvest was characterised by mixed feelings for the ‘WIR in Lorsch’ project (for more info regarding the project see...

Nov 28

The potato harvest at the LANG organic farm

For over 33 years, the LANG organic farm in Obereisesheim, Germany, has focused on sustainable agriculture. Starting with traditional...

Nov 15

The Potato Year at Firestone Farm, Michigan, USA

At the 1885 Firestone Farm, two varieties of heirloom potatoes are grown each year. They are Early Ohio, an all-purpose potato, and...

Oct 8

ESTONIANS – A POTATO NATION?

When the expression "potato – our second bread" became an idiom in a language of people who had valued rye bread for a thousand years –...

Sep 23

The potato harvest at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History completed the harvest of their potato crop at the end of June. A total of 11.8 pounds of potatoes was...

Sep 11

About the Exchange Place Living History Farm and Their Potato Harvest

Exchange Place Living History Farm is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Northeast Tennessee. Once a robust,...

Aug 28

The Ross Farm Museum in Nova Scotia: Introduction and glimpses into their Potato Year

Located in New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada, Ross Farm Museum is a window into the past of the province's rich agricultural history. Nestled...

Aug 20

The potato year at Purdue University: a scientific project to research the power of draft animals

The activities of our potato year are part of a project funded by an NCSARE Partnership Grant called "Addressing knowledge gaps in animal...

Aug 9

The potato harvest 2024 at Auenhof Pabstthum

On June 28th, Auenhof Pabstthum began their potato harvest for the Saturday market, and they were already pleased with the size of the...

Aug 6

The potato year so far at the Estonian Agricultural Museum

The Estonian Agricultural Museum in Ülenurme is located about 7 kilometres from Tartu, the largest city of Southern-Estonia and Culture...

Jul 24

Introducing our growers: Micu Viorel from Romania

In the scenic area of Brasov County's village of Holbav, Mr. Micu Viorel's traditional household stands as a testament to Romanian rural...

Jun 26

The LANG organic farm (Biolandbetrieb) in Germany, its ecological farming methods and their current potato year

With over 33 years of experience, the small-scale ecological farm LANG has made significant strides. Their traditional farming methods,...

Jun 21

News from Auenhof Pabstthum: maintaining and weeding the potato cultures

On the 6th of April so approximately two weeks after planting the potatoes, the team from Auenhof Pabstthum began to harrow the ridges...

Jun 18

About the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History (AR, USA) and their start into the Potato Year

Front view of the museum. Since 1968 the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History has been telling the history of the Arkansas Ozarks by...

Jun 14

Potato's Journey: From Feed to Slovenian Favourite

Despite growing recognition in Slovenia during the 18th century, the potato faced significant resistance, with many viewing it primarily...

Jun 7

The PLANTING and cultivation of POTATOES: an insight into a Scottish, early 1900s perspective

Since the early 1800s, Scotland has had a reputation for growing potatoes. Apart from providing a staple food for the population, it had a r

Jun 4

The "Solawi Große Erde", their community-supported agriculture and their start into the Potato Year

The Solawi ("Solidarische Landwirtschaft" meaning "community-supported agriculture") Große Erde, Vorderpfalz is supported by over 160...

May 31

The Lumper and the Famine

Several contributions to pre-famine Irish economic history have drawn attention to the apparent contrast between the abject poverty of the

May 21

Our grower Auenhof Pabstthum and their start into the potato year

The Auenhof Pabstthum is a certified organic farm according to the EU directive and is located about 70 kilometres northwest of Berlin...

May 14

From Planting to Hilling. Field Report from the "WIR in Lorsch" Project (Lauresham Open-Air Laboratory)

Three years ago, we – the Lauresham Open-Air Laboratory (part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Lorsch Abbey and the State Palaces and...

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