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ATTRA Blog

Whether you’re a seasoned or beginning producer, a curious consumer, or simply someone who appreciates the bounty of the earth, you’ll find valuable insights and engaging stories here.

Written by ATTRA specialists on topics they are passionate and knowledgeable about, the ATTRA blog highlights techniques, how-tos, insight, success stories, and much more in support of sustainable agriculture.


Expanding ‘Harvest of the Month’ to Farmers Markets

By Tammy Howard, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Working in the…
A reddish-brown pig stands with face to the sun, almost seeming to be smiling.

Working the Woods with Pigs — Practical Tips for Silvopasture Success

By Mike Lewis, NCAT Agriculture Specialist  The forest is…
Two people in bee suits on either side of an open Langstroth beehive, one of them adding smoke to the hive.

Mastering Smoke and Serenity: Tips for Beginning Beekeepers

By Eric Fuchs-Stengel, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Back in…
Light and dark pink cosmos in the field.

Sales Bloom for Local Cut Flowers

By Audrey Kolde, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Growing up, the…

What the Watermelons Taught Me

Read Part 1 of Darron's watermelon-growing journey.  By Darron…

The Weight of Water in Every Melon

By Darron Gaus, NCAT Agriculture Specialist  A Taste of July  When…

True Love, Tomatoes, and Trouble: Managing Heat Stress in Tomato Production

By Andy Pressman, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Program Director "Homegrown…

The Full Circle of Local Food Systems  

By Maura Henn, NCAT Local Food Systems Specialist  What do…

When Giants Fall: A Story of Service, Soil, and the Long Arc of Belonging

By Mike Lewis, NCAT Senior Manager and Farmer Veteran   It…

The Conservation Equation: Water, Wildlife, and Working Lands

By Darron Gaus, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist  Across…