Cover Crops
…matter content, capture and recycle nutrients in the soil, increase biodiversity, suppress weeds and pests, manage soil moisture, and provide high–quality forage for livestock. ATTRA’s practical resources will help farmers…
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Crops
…attention to the details of soil quality and fertility and pests in the field. In this section you will find resources on organic pest management, season extension, cover cropping, food…
Agriculture, Climate Disruption, and Carbon Sequestration
…irrigation, and expanded distribution and incidence of pests and diseases (p. 392). • Degradation of soil and water resources due to extreme precipitation events, excessive water runoff, leaching, soil erosion…
Urban Agriculture in the United States: Baseline Findings of a Nationwide Survey
…of urban farms, with managing pests, weeds, and climate viewed as very to extremely challenging by at least a quarter of urban farmers (Figure 1, below). Since few urban farms…
Tree and Shrub Establishment: Central and Southern Appalachian Region
…partial shade. Identify potential risks, such as pests or diseases in the selected area. Species Selection Choose tree and shrub species that are suited to your climate, site, and soils….
West Coast Hemp Webinar: Deep Dive into Hemp Production and Cultivation
…most common hemp pests, Inegrated Pest Management, organic hemp production, and other considerations for a sustainable hemp operation. The panel of experts includes Mike Lewis, a sustainable agriculture specialist with…
Agroecological Crop Selection, Part 1
…for food, shelter, and fiber from the new area, as well. Some crops do well in those new areas, and others suffer from poor yield, pests and diseases, and other…
Marketing Manure: A Value-Added Product for Small Operations
…a clean, healthy living environment for livestock. Non-composted manure becomes a breeding ground for airborne pests and flies (Nelson, 2008) and manure allowed to build up in pens and pastures…
Coffee and Avocado Agroforestry: The Perfect Pair for your Plate and the Planet
…System, Scott dives into the details of coffee production, including how to prune, stump, manage for coffee pests, harvest, and process coffee, and how to select suitable varieties. In Planning…
Specialty Crops
…is sustainable pest and soil management. ATTRA’s pest-management resources take a wholistic approach to managing pests in specialty crops and utilizing pesticides as a last resort. The same goes for…