Farm Transition Planning Course Offered Online
Ohio State University Extension is offering a new online course, “Planning for the Future of Your Farm” for $149. Enrollment is open until September 14, 2026, and enrolled participants will […]
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Disadoption Rates Challenge Conservation Practice Gains
/in NewsA study from Iowa State University found that many farmers who adopted cover crops and no-till did not continue with these conservation practices. A survey showed that nearly 20% of […]
Projects Exploring How Range Riding Can Reduce Livestock-wildlife Conflicts
/in NewsTwo projects funded by Western SARE are exploring the effectiveness of range riders in reducing conflicts between livestock and native predators. Western SARE reports that these efforts are part of […]
Minnesota Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant
/in FundingApplications are due December 17, 2025. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from Minnesota farmers, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Sustainable […]
Study Validates Profitability of Organic Beekeeping Practices
/in NewsA new study led by Penn State researchers and published in the Journal of Economic Entomology found that beekeepers adhering to organic management standards can earn profits comparable to those […]
Habitat Quality and Quantity Key for Agricultural Pollinators
/in NewsA team of scientists from around the world analyzed a massive dataset of more than 178,000 individual insect pollinators to determine the minimum natural habitat on agricultural land that will […]
Antimicrobials in Pollen Help Protect Bees
/in NewsA study published in Frontiers in Microbiology confirmed that bees carry Streptomyces bacteria from flower pollen back to their hives, where it functions to inhibit mold and bacterial pathogens that […]
Southern IPM Grants Program
/in FundingApplications are due by November 21, 2025. The Southern IPM Grants Program addresses important issues affecting the region that address global food security challenges, including invasive species, endangered species, pest […]
NCR-SARE Partnership Grant Program
/in FundingProposals are due by November 20, 2025. North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) is accepting applications for the Partnership Grant Program, intended to foster cooperation between agriculture […]
Video Highlights Programs that Can Help Beginning Farmers
/in NewsSustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) released a new video in its Practical Tips for Beginning Farmers series. In the three-minute film “Leverage Public Programs for Land and Support,” Rhode […]
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