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Sustainable Harvest International
DECEMBER 27, 2024
SUPPORT FAMILY FARMERS FEEDING THEIR COMMUNITIES Farmers can increase their yields while caring for the land by restoring soil health and adopting agroecological techniques. SHI partner farmers learn to embrace these techniques, such as natural fertilizers and cover cropping, knowing that healthy soil leads to abundant harvests.
ATTRA
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
By Justin Duncan, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist For the past couple years, NCAT has worked with the Southern Risk Management Education Center to provide training to farmers on how to better decide which crops to plant based on agroecological methods. For me, it’s all about getting to know the plant’s needs.
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Modern Farmer
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
We wanted to stop the fires and decided to introduce crops that would help us do so,” Garcia Martinez remembers. “We Huberto Juan Martinez showing his vanilla plants at his agroecological plantation. The agroforestry system also provides farmers with the chance to diversify their crops. Photography by Noel Rojo.
Sustainable Harvest International
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Monocultures cover vast areas with a single crop, violating natural laws and putting plants at risk. Agroecological practices take a holistic approach, promoting the health of crops and the surrounding environment that supports them. Organic methods like composting and biofertilizers minimize reliance on synthetic chemicals.
Cropaia
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. What’s in It for Farmers?
ATTRA
MARCH 12, 2024
As farmers who work in unpredictable climates, we know the importance of growing a diverse range of foods and harvesting various parts to make up for times when cash crops are scarce. Although cutting leaves may slow fruit production, it’s often a necessary part of plant pruning.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Other posts explore how the next farm bill can tackle issues in regional market development, crop insurance access, and more. A review of the research projects awarded through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and AFRI from 2009-2023 shows that the allocation for organic research does not meet the ongoing need.
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