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A 5-minute video from the Savanna Institute explores why farmers are incorporating trees and woody shrubs into their farms. Farmers explain their reasons for practicing agroforestry, including additional income, higher […]
A study led by NatureServe and published in the PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America) revealed that more than 22% of native […]
American Farmland Trust (AFT) released findings of a survey of Virginia farmers and ranchers that explored their views on solar energy development. AFT has a focus on ensuring that solar […]
USDA has announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative and its reformulation into the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) initiative. USDA explained that “select projects may continue […]
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) announced the winners of the 5th Annual Small Farm Innovation Challenge, which recognizes groundbreaking solutions aimed at making small farms more viable and sustainable […]
Grazing sheep underneath the panels at solar installations, one form of agrivoltaics, is gaining popularity, according to a feature in Western Farm Press. The practice controls vegetation for the energy […]
A study by Iowa State University ecologist Wenjuan Huang found that cover crops planted in fields between cash crops are an effective way to reduce soil carbon loss to erosion. […]
The Value of Manure Project, a multi-year research endeavor led by Cornell University, reported results from in-field trials in 2024. This statewide project evaluates nitrogen (N) and yield benefits of […]
A blog post from the Xerces Society suggests that the best way to help pollinators might not be getting a beehive. Authors Rich Hatfield and Matthew Shepherd suggest that increasing […]
Grant proposals are accepted year-round and reviewed monthly. The Montana Grazing Lands Coalition offers Education Grants and Demonstration Grants in an effort to support sound grazing management principles and practices. […]
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