Anna Littman

Anna Littman owns Ivy Creek Family Farm in Barnardsville, NC.
Profitable Vegetable Crops for a Small Farm
By Anna Littman|December 8, 2025
Consider size and scale when determining the best crops to grow. Here are a few herbs that fit that bill.
Is USDA’s GAP Program a Good Fit for Small-Scale Growers?
By Anna Littman|March 25, 2025
USDA GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) Program helps farmers improve food safety practices, and certification opens doors to larger buyers.
How to Handle Vegetable Crops Hit by Hail
By Anna Littman|January 20, 2025
If you’ve had plantings derailed by hail damage, follow these techniques for quicker recovery.
10 Pointers To Grow and Harvest Great Peppers Under Cover
By Anna Littman|June 18, 2024
Have disease-infected fields? Growing under cover in hoop houses can improve yields and quality.
North Carolina Farmer Shares Her 5 Favorite Lettuce Varieties To Grow
By Anna Littman|June 14, 2023
Learn which mix of selections perform best for this small farming operation.
Need Capital for Your Farm? Consider Grants
By Anna Littman|March 8, 2023
There are a surprising number of awards that growing operations of all sizes qualify for.
9 Ways To Keep Your Kale Crop Healthy
By Anna Littman|January 10, 2023
Check out these helpful tips for both large- and small-scale farms.
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