Agriculture, Rural Development and Technology

A Look into Leaders in Agriculture: NASDA President Wyoming Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto Shares About the Role of Agriculture Commissioners, Secretaries and Directors

NASDA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Blog The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture comprises commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture from all 50 states and four U.S. While responsibilities vary from state to state, all help shape agricultural policies to benefit not only farmers and ranchers, but also those who consume their products.

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Making a Grazing Plan and Mobile Technology for Business Management

ATTRA

JANUARY 8, 2024

Also, Cynthia McCalister of Quality SAP shares resources that shed light on how farmers can use technology to improve their business and marketing. This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Urban Garden Tips with Echo Global Farms

ATTRA

JUNE 10, 2024

This video shares some of the innovative and affordable urban agriculture techniques practiced by Echo Global Farms near Fort Myers, Florida. This podcast was also produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Mexico’s Agricultural Landscape: Overcoming Climate Challenges for a Sustainable Future

Food Tank

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Víctor Manuel Villalobos Arámbula, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development for Mexico, shared insight into the current landscape of agriculture in Mexico. Mexico is collaborating with the United States Department of Agriculture and U.S. Climate Change Conference, H.E

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Exploring a Resilient Forest Garden with Dani Baker

ATTRA

AUGUST 27, 2024

This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

Rural Development

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Operation and Features of a No-Till Seeder Drill

ATTRA

JANUARY 5, 2024

[link] This video was filmed in partnership with the Berkshire Conservation District and was produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Comments on DOL’s proposed rule for Temporary Agricultural Employment

NASDA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

ETA-2023-0003 – Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States Administrator Pasternak: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of the state departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S.

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NASDA’s Fiscal Year 2025 testimony submitted to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture

NASDA

MAY 7, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) commends the subcommittee for its work in support of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. NASDA represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of agriculture in all 50 states and 4 territories. agriculture. Agriculture Research a.

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Flame Weeding on Small Farms

ATTRA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number G182-21-W7903 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number PDP20-009. Department of Agriculture.

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Market Diversification Strategies with Ridge to Reef Farm on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2024

This video was produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Croix, US Virgin Islands, delves into the innovative market diversification strategies that have propelled him to his farming success.

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Container Production of Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms with Care2Grow Farm

ATTRA

APRIL 8, 2024

This video was also produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Explore the incredible potential of mushrooms and discover additional streams of income that mushroom production can offer!

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Gulf States Winter Farming: Turnip Greens for Farm to School

ATTRA

JANUARY 26, 2024

In this video, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Hakeem Holmes is in Webb, Alabama, to meet with Bobby Reynolds, a partner farmer with the New North Florida Cooperative (NNFC). Bobby gives us a quick overview of how he got into farming and talks about the winter turnip green crop NNFC markets via the farm-to-school network in Alabama.

Rural Development

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U.S. to host North American agriculture officials to seek trade and rural development opportunities

NASDA

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Media Advisory WHO: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture President Secretary Wes Ward is hosting the 33 rd Tri-National Agricultural Accord to discuss opportunities and challenges to North American agricultural trade between the three countries on Oct. 21-24, 2024. 21, 2024, 1-2 p.m. ET Friday, Oct.

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Vacuum Seeder: At-Home Build

ATTRA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This material is based up work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number G182-21-W7903 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number PDP20-009. Department of Agriculture.

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Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 20, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to address emerging agricultural issues, instead requiring USDA to receive Congressional approval for any use of the CCC.

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Organic Pest Management in the South with Integrated Pest Management

ATTRA

AUGUST 28, 2024

In this webinar, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Audrey Kolde discusses using integrated pest management (IPM) to manage pests on organic crops in the South. These science-backed practices empower farmers to cultivate robust, thriving plants while effectively managing pest infestations.

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Episode 321. Meet NCAT: Tyler Jenkins on Carbon Farm Planning

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Tyler is joining the NCAT team as a Carbon Farm Planner and will be working on our “Building Soil, Building Equity” project, as well as contributing to the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program.

Rural Development

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Tine Weeders – Efficient Hand-Scale Weeding

ATTRA

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number G182-21-W7903 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number PDP20-009. Department of Agriculture.

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Harvesting Salad Greens – Mechanized Harvest for Small Farms

ATTRA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number G182-21-W7903 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number PDP20-009. Department of Agriculture.

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Soil Testing to Understand Soil Health

ATTRA

JANUARY 26, 2024

This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Episode 320. She’s Raising Sheep: Dr. Kathy Soder of Pennsylvania, Part 2

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This episode of Voices from the Field continues a conversation between NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Linda Poole and Dr. Kathy Soder, who runs 125 Dorset ewes on 96 acres in Pennsylvania with her husband Ken and son Nathan.

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Rooted Revival: Navigating Agricultural Hurdles in the US Virgin Islands

ATTRA

MARCH 19, 2024

By Garbriella Soto-Velez, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Nestled in the clouds, I found myself on a plane capturing the ethereal beauty of a rainbow descending onto St. Regrettably, only five farmers attended, as the rest were immersed in preparations for the 25th annual Bordeaux Vegan Rasta Agriculture Festival.

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Episode 343. Crop Resilience Through Diversification and Schedule Modification in Northeast Texas. Part 2

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this episode of Voices from the Field, Milton and Diann Woods of Milliesbarn Veggie Farm in Eagle Lake, Texas, talk with NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Justin Duncan about how they overcame various risks on their farm by choosing the right crops – both for their environment and in accordance with the needs of their clientele.

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Episode 342. Crop Resilience Through Diversification and Schedule Modification in Northeast Texas. Part 1

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Related ATTRA Resources: Business and Marketing Risk Management Contact Justin Duncan at   justind@ncat.org.

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Episode 336. Urban Farmer Overcomes the Houston Heat

ATTRA

JANUARY 10, 2024

This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Retaining Soil Moisture at Lighthouse Herb’n Farm

ATTRA

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Luz Ballesteros Gonzalez, NCAT Agriculture Specialist When will it rain again? This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. How much will it rain? ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Ag Efficiency: Focus on the 20%

ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

By Hakeem Holmes , NCAT Agriculture Specialist What is the real source of the problem? So, what does that mean in an agriculture sense? As farmers, we probably ask ourselves this question often, when we are confronted with the many challenges that arise within our agribusiness operations. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Exploring Soil Organic Matter

ATTRA

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

By Nina Prater, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Most people in the world of agriculture have heard of soil humus and have a general idea of what it is – a somewhat recalcitrant portion of organic matter that gives soil that nice dark color. But it turns out that the picture is much more complex than that. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Precision Ag News 4/25

Agwired

APRIL 25, 2024

Some of the timely session topics for this year’s Tech Hub LIVE in Des Moines include The Most Promising Technologies for 2025, Navigating Today’s Autonomous Farming, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Growth and Grower Profitability. And Maximizing ROI with Effective Grower-Retailer Communication in the Age of AI.

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Understanding the COMET-Planner Tool

ATTRA

APRIL 16, 2024

By Cody Brown and Darron Gaus , NCAT Agriculture Specialists Carbon Farm Planning is a rewarding process for producers and conservation planners, as we “dig deep” and find all the potential carbon sinks and soil health practices that can be implemented across the landscape. Designed by Colorado State University, in partnership with the U.S.

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Harmful Algal Blooms in Farm Ponds: Risks to Humans, Livestock, and Pets

ATTRA

JULY 2, 2024

By Tammy Barnes , NCAT Agricultural Specialist Now, as we enter the hot, dry summer months, is the time to watch livestock water sources for quality. Water is the most important nutrient in the diet and is especially critical during summer. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Throw Some Shade: Protecting Livestock from Heat Stress

ATTRA

JUNE 11, 2024

By Nina Prater, NCAT Agriculture Specialist As the summer heat ramps up around the country, it’s a good time to make sure we livestock producers are protecting our animals from heat stress. It is beneficial for their comfort and it improves their productivity , as well. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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More Than a Farm: Setting Your Agribusiness Up for Success

ATTRA

JANUARY 23, 2024

By Hakeem Holmes, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Farming—one of the world’s oldest professions—encompasses enterprises that individuals start for multitude of different purposes, whether for desire for self-sufficiency, environmental stewardship, family tradition, or entrepreneurial ventures. According to the U.S

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Bringing the Farm to School Through New Connections

ATTRA

OCTOBER 15, 2024

After the panel, the school food buyers, including regional distributors, Texas Department of Agriculture and producers, stayed for a mixer to learn from each other and further those connections. These events provided a foundation for producers to understand which marketing channels worked best for selling their products to schools.

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Letter Supporting ReConnecting Rural America Act

NASDA

JULY 18, 2023

While broadband has value universally, it is especially important for rural Americans who often must rely even more than their urban counterparts on online access given the challenges of distance and density.

Ruralism

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All Chopped Up with Somewhere to Grow

ATTRA

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Justin Duncan, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Recently we held a goat production class out in Luling, Texas, at the marvelous S3 Legacy Ranch. One question that came up was about feeding them. Goats are browsers—they’ll eat grass and weeds like cattle and sheep if they have to, but their preference is to eat brush.

Rural Development

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The Quest for Montana Food Self-Reliance—What Will It Take?

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Tammy Howard, NCAT Agriculture Specialist I recently attended a summit session convened by NCAT’s Montana partners at Alternative Energy Resources Organization to discuss a collective strategy to increase Montana’s food self-reliance. Uber for Tomatoes: Could “Crowdshipping” Solve Food Transportation Problems for Small Farms?

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Extreme Heat: Don’t Let Summer Be a Bummer

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Luz Ballesteros and Darron Gaus, NCAT Agriculture Specialists Farmers and ranchers are weather watchers—we begin the day by turning on the local news or checking our apps for the weather highs, humidities, and chances of rain. You can read more in our Climate Primer. The increasing heat causes stress for all of us. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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The Season of Mud

ATTRA

APRIL 2, 2024

By Tammy Barnes , NCAT Agriculture Specialist Ah, the season of boot-sucking, tractor sliding, truck bed smashing, brown paw-printed kitchen floors, heavy pant cuffs, human swearing mud. The constant freeze-thaw cycles of the eastern part of the U.S. create ankle-busting holes and ruts that are maddening and dangerous to humans and beasts.

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A Mid-Scale Anaerobic Biodigester Creates On-Farm Renewable Energy

ATTRA

APRIL 30, 2024

By Chris Lent, NCAT Agriculture Specialist I’ve always found ways to turn “waste materials” into useful resources on the farm fascinating. In November 2023, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Eric Fuchs-Stengel and I had that opportunity. On my farm, I tried to reuse and recycle resources as much as possible to close the off-farm input loop.

Farming

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NCAT Soil for Water Mississippi: Learning Together?

ATTRA

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

By Luz Ballesteros Gonzalez and Felicia Bell, NCAT Agriculture Specialists When you have common goals, things align much easier and faster. This is what has been happening in Mississippi through the MS Holistic Management International (HMI) Regenerative Agriculture Mentor Program (RAMP) organized by Felicia Bell, NCAT Agriculture Specialist.

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Wasabi—A Unique Plant in a Unique Place

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By Danielle Crocker, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Early in my farming journey, I started to look at every unique spot on my property as an opportunity to grow something site-specific. Fortunately, I had a small creek on the “back forty.” This creek boasted a perennial seep that poured consistently into the creek. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Montana Partnership Reduces Food Waste and Supports Sustainable Gardening and Food Production Through Biochar

ATTRA

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Accelerating Biochar To replicate partnerships like Soil Cycle and Bad Goat Lumber’s and scale up biochar production for use in agriculture and forestry, the country needs a coordinated research program to inform farmers, ranchers, foresters, and gardeners on which types of biochar will work in their conditions. What is Biochar?

Food

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Identifying Waste: Becoming a Lean Farming Machine

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By Hakeem Holmes, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Lean is a business process improvement concept that focuses on the elimination of non-value-added activities from processes, which are defined as waste. The main antidotes to reducing wait times are proper planning and scheduling of activities. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

Farming

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A Look into Leaders in Agriculture: NASDA President Wyoming Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto Shares About the Role of Agriculture Commissioners, Secretaries and Directors

Making a Grazing Plan and Mobile Technology for Business Management

Trending Sources

Urban Garden Tips with Echo Global Farms

Mexico’s Agricultural Landscape: Overcoming Climate Challenges for a Sustainable Future

Exploring a Resilient Forest Garden with Dani Baker

Operation and Features of a No-Till Seeder Drill

Comments on DOL’s proposed rule for Temporary Agricultural Employment

NASDA’s Fiscal Year 2025 testimony submitted to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture

Flame Weeding on Small Farms

Market Diversification Strategies with Ridge to Reef Farm on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Container Production of Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms with Care2Grow Farm

Gulf States Winter Farming: Turnip Greens for Farm to School

U.S. to host North American agriculture officials to seek trade and rural development opportunities

Vacuum Seeder: At-Home Build

Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward

Organic Pest Management in the South with Integrated Pest Management

Episode 321. Meet NCAT: Tyler Jenkins on Carbon Farm Planning

Tine Weeders – Efficient Hand-Scale Weeding

Harvesting Salad Greens – Mechanized Harvest for Small Farms

Soil Testing to Understand Soil Health

Episode 320. She’s Raising Sheep: Dr. Kathy Soder of Pennsylvania, Part 2

Rooted Revival: Navigating Agricultural Hurdles in the US Virgin Islands

Episode 343. Crop Resilience Through Diversification and Schedule Modification in Northeast Texas. Part 2

Episode 342. Crop Resilience Through Diversification and Schedule Modification in Northeast Texas. Part 1

Episode 336. Urban Farmer Overcomes the Houston Heat

Retaining Soil Moisture at Lighthouse Herb’n Farm

Ag Efficiency: Focus on the 20%

Exploring Soil Organic Matter

Precision Ag News 4/25

Understanding the COMET-Planner Tool

Harmful Algal Blooms in Farm Ponds: Risks to Humans, Livestock, and Pets

Throw Some Shade: Protecting Livestock from Heat Stress

More Than a Farm: Setting Your Agribusiness Up for Success

Bringing the Farm to School Through New Connections

Letter Supporting ReConnecting Rural America Act

All Chopped Up with Somewhere to Grow

The Quest for Montana Food Self-Reliance—What Will It Take?

Extreme Heat: Don’t Let Summer Be a Bummer

The Season of Mud

A Mid-Scale Anaerobic Biodigester Creates On-Farm Renewable Energy

NCAT Soil for Water Mississippi: Learning Together?

Wasabi—A Unique Plant in a Unique Place

Montana Partnership Reduces Food Waste and Supports Sustainable Gardening and Food Production Through Biochar

Identifying Waste: Becoming a Lean Farming Machine

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