e.38: Carol Miles on Commercial Dry Bean Production on Small-Scale Farms
Are niche market dry beans a good bet for your small-scale farm? This episode, WSU Farming Extension Specialist Carol Miles returns to the podcast to talk about her vast knowledge of organic dry bean production, which has been a regular focus of her research. We discuss scale-appropriate tools, the best varieties to grow, and other considerations. http://horticulture.wsu.edu/people/miles/ (Miles' WSU profile page) http://vegetables.wsu.edu/dryBeans.html#trials (WSU Resources for Niche Market Dry Bean Production) http://agsyst.wsu.edu/nichemarket/beanvarieties.html (WSU dry bean variety information)
