Entries by Rich Myers

Demystifying Regenerative Grazing and Soil Health with Dr. Allen Williams

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In this video, Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag. LLC, leads a virtual workshop exploring adaptive stewardship, regenerative grazing, and soil health. Dr. Williams covers the foundations of these concepts and shares several case studies from around the United States and Mexico. This workshop is sponsored by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the […]

Organic Production with Vicki Morrone: Part 2. Cover Crops

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In this webinar, NCAT’s Felicia Bell is joined by Vicki Morrone, Organic Farming Specialist with the Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University. Vicki shares her extensive knowledge of organic production systems and National Organic Program regulations.” In this discussion, they discuss the roles of cover crops and how to use them effectively […]

Building Blocks for Healthy Herds and Flocks

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Building Blocks for Healthy Herds and Flocks In this webinar, NCAT Livestock Specialists Margo Hale and Linda Coffey share their insights about small ruminant health. They share their strategies for selecting and managing healthy, profitable animals. They also explain the impact internal parasites have on sheep and goats, and how to recognize and support healthy […]

Organic Production with Vicki Morrone: Part 1

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In this webinar, NCAT’s Felicia Bell is joined by Vicki Morrone, Organic Farming Specialist with the Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University. Vicki shares her extensive knowledge of organic production systems and National Organic Program regulations. This video, part of a two-part series, is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology […]

Soil Health and Composting with Nina Prater and Matt Casteel

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In this webinar, Nina Prater, and NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, gives a presentation on the importance of soil health and describes five soil health principles that farmers can use to guide their decisions about soil management. Matt Casteel, owner of wurmworks, a composting business in Jackson, Mississippi, shares his wisdom on a variety of methods […]

Weekly Wednesday Webinar: Barbara Shipman

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In this episode, Felicia Bell, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist working out of the Gulf States Regional Office in Jackson, Mississippi, talks with Alabama farmer Barbara Shipman of Cottage House, Inc. about Farming Cooperatively. This workshop series, “Weekly Wednesday Workshops,” is part of NCAT’s ATTRA sustainable-agriculture program and is designed to help farmers strengthen the resilience […]

Medicinal Plants at Blue Ridge Eco Fair: Infused Oils and Salves

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Maya and Ed Skopal, the owners of I-TAL Acres, a medicinal plant farm and apothecary in Floyd County, Virginia, discuss the uses production of infused soils and salves made from medicinal plants. They’re talking with Devona Bell, Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Communities of the National Center for Appropriate Technology. The Blue Ridge Eco […]

Medicinal Plants at Blue Ridge Eco Fair: Teas, Infusions, Decoctions

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Maya and Ed Skopal, the owners of I-TAL Acres, a medicinal plant farm and apothecary in Floyd County, Virginia, discuss the uses and production of teas, infusions, and decoctions from medicinal plants. They’re talking with Devona Bell, Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Communities of the National Center for Appropriate Technology. The Blue Ridge Eco […]