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ATTRA’s daily recap of sustainable agriculture news and resources gleaned from the Internet.
SOIL HEALTH INNOVATIONS CONFERENCE
Register now for NCAT’s Soil Health Innovations Conference: Soil for Water, March 15 and 16, 2022. Hear from David Montgomery of Dig2Grow, Alejandro Carillo of Understanding Ag, and agroforestry expert Dr. Hannah Hemmelgarn.
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NCAT Launches Nationwide ‘Soil for Water’ Regenerative Agriculture Project
Farmers, ranchers, and land managers across the United States who are taking steps to catch and hold more water in the soil are invited to join the National Center for Appropriate Technology’s Soil for Water project. Building on an expanding peer-to-peer network of ranchers in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Montana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas, and Virginia, NCAT has opened the program to crop farmers, ranchers, and land managers in all 50 states who are learning together how to catch and hold more water in the soil.
20 January, 2022
Episode 236. Programs Focus on Farmer Well-Being
In this episode of Voices from the Field, Margo Hale, NCAT’s Southeast Regional Director and Director of NCAT’s Armed to Farm Program, visits with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist and farmer veteran Mike Lewis. Mike and his family operate a diversified farm in Southeast Kentucky.
Margo Hale, NCAT’s Southeast Regional Director and Mike Lewis, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist19 January, 2022
The Journey to a More Holistic System of Ranching
After many different and varied careers, Doug Lair settled into ranching 25 years ago, returning to a legacy started by his great-great grandfather, who passed down a team of mules and the family brand to his great grandfather. I recently had a conversation with Doug about his efforts to create a more holistic system of ranching.
By Andrew Coggins, NCAT Rocky Mountain West Regional Director18 January, 2022
Applications Open for Armed to Farm New Mexico
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is partnering with Holistic Management International (HMI) to bring its Armed to Farm training to the Southwest. Armed to Farm will take place March 28-April 1, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Participants will attend classroom sessions and travel to local farms for hands-on learning experiences.
14 January, 2022
Upcoming Events
ATTRA’s interactive calendar of events will keep you updated on the the goings on in Sustainable Agriculture. We also provide the opportunity for organizations to publicize their upcoming event, festival and projects through our online events calendar.
Internship Opportunities
A directory of on-the-job learning opportunities in sustainable and organic agriculture in the U.S. (and some in Canada) has been published since 1989 as a tool to help farmers and apprentices connect with each other.
Funding Opportunities
A clearinghouse of available grant and funding opportunities within the realm of Sustainable Agriculture.
USDA Rural Energy Pilot Program Helping to Deploy Renewable Energy
Related ATTRA publication: Renewable Energy Opportunities on the Farm USDA is making up to $10 million available through a new Rural Energy Pilot Program, to help people living in rural towns develop community renewable
20 January, 2022Heritage Livestock Microgrants Awarded
The Livestock Conservancy awarded more than $22,000 in microgrants to 12 rare-breed farmers, ranchers, shepherds, and breed organizations across the country. “Small financial awards can make a big difference for he
20 January, 2022Texas Scientists Explore Regionally Appropriate Cover Crops
Related ATTRA publication: Cover Crop Options for Hot and Humid Areas Texas A&M AgriLife scientists are investigating cover crops suited to water-limited environments and varying growing conditions in the different r
19 January, 2022
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