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When in Drought, Plan It Out: Rain Harvesting
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In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialists…
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Episode 300. Learning from the Amskapi Piikani — Latrice Tatsey on Soils, Climate, and Culture, Part 1
Farmers everywhere are facing significant challenges related…
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Organic Farmers’ Microbiome Beliefs Influence Practices
Organic farmers' beliefs about the microbiome influence their…
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Land Stewardship Project Accepting Applications for 2024-2025 Farm Beginnings Class
Beginning and prospective farmers are invited to apply to the…
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Study Identifies Pearl Millet as Pollinator Food Source
A study by USDA Agricultural Research Service and University…
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Vermont Invests in Agricultural Infrastructure Development
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets awarded more…
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West Virginia University to Study Cattle Grazing with Solar Panels
West Virginia University announced that it received a $1.6 million…
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Food Animal Concerns Trust Surveying Farmers on Needs
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is conducting a biennial Farmer…
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National Strategy Outlines Path to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics
USDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S.…
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Beginning Connecticut Farmers Receive Climate Smart Microgrants
Eighteen new and beginning farmers in Connecticut are receiving…
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20-Year California Study on Conservation Agriculture Shares Results
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California Invites Healthy Soils Conservation Management Practices Proposals
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