Sustainable Agriculture
Friday, July 1, 2022
Montanans Learn About Healthy Agriculture with Soil Crawls
Montanans get a sense of what soil health is like on farms and ranches across the state with Northern Plains Resource Council's soil crawls. The …
Bill Moves Forward to Lock More Carbon In the Soil
California has seen a lot of proposals to reduce carbon emissions; now a plan to scrub existing pollution is moving forward in the Legislature…
MN Farmers Given Bigger Opportunity to Be 'Climate Smart'
From extreme drought to wet springs, Minnesota farmers are seeing firsthand the impact of climate change. To help address the growing threat…
Virginia Fundraiser Builds Support for New Petersburg Farm
A fundraising effort is underway for a new community farm in Petersburg. The Central Virginia Agrarian Commons aims to raise about $137,000 to …
Climate Summit in Lander Aims to Boost Awareness, Engagement
Wyomingites concerned about bigger and more frequent wildfires, prolonged drought, threats to clean air, water and wildlife can explore ways to …
'Soil Health Curious' ID Farmers Explore Regenerative Agriculture
A kinder approach to the soil could be what Idaho farmers need to get more out of their land. The Nature Conservancy in Idaho has a demonstration …
Pollinator Week: Protecting Vital Links in Ohio's Ecosystem
From the Frosted Elfin Butterfly to the Rusty Batch Bumble Bee, vital links of Ohio's ecosystem are in trouble. This is Pollinator Week, bringing …
Building a Bridge Between Ohio Farmland Owners, Seekers
A program in the works is expected to help ensure the livelihood of farmers in Ohio and strengthen food-system resilience. The Family Farm …
Restoring Soil Through Carbon Sequestering Benefits Farmers, Climate
With Nebraska farmers facing runaway costs for herbicides and fertilizers this year, a new Center for Rural Affairs report suggested adopting simple …
Groups Urge Phaseout of Elk Feedgrounds to Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease
As the Wyoming Game and Fish Department enters the third phase of its elk feedground management plan, conservation groups are calling on the state to …
NC Farmers’ Markets Double Buying Power for Food-Insecure Households
People in North Carolina who need to stretch every dollar spent on food can get double the value of fresh produce and other goods through government a…
State Lawmakers Press Biden to Create National Biodiversity Strategy
More than 350 state lawmakers from across the U.S. are urging President Joe Biden to create a national strategy to protect, restore and secure the …