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From Farms to Flourishing Businesses

Sustainable Harvest International

Sustainable Farming Increases Income Many family farmers struggle to afford inputs such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides that they have been taught to use, even though the money spend on these takes away from their ability to meet basic needs. The surplus food can be sold at local markets, turning farms into reliable sources of income.

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

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. Improved soil health : Regenerative practices prioritize soil health, which is the foundation of successful farming.

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What is Regenerative Agriculture, and Why Does It Matter?

Sustainable Harvest International

While beneficial farming practices should be the norm, the unfortunate reality is that many individuals and companies farm in a destructive way, negatively impacting us all. Once used on a farm, it takes significant time and effort to restore the soil to a healthy state. The opposite of Regenerative is Degenerative.

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Agroecological Crop Selection, Part 2

ATTRA

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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The Farmers Leaning On Each Other’s Tools

Civil Eats

He found this disconcerting, not only for himself but the future of small-scale grain farming in California, once known for its golden hills of grain. This specialized, often professionally operated equipment—and all farm equipment , for that matter—can be prohibitively challenging for many farmers to buy and maintain.

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Opinion: To Make a Real Impact on Climate Change, We Must Move Beyond the Carbon Footprint

Modern Farmer

Urban ag is any kind of food production space within a city, inclusive of commercial farms that grow and sell directly to consumers, non-profit farms that serve a broader mission, community gardens, school gardens and even vacant lots turned into thriving personal gardens or homesteads. Oxford Tract research farm at UC Berkeley.

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To Solve Climate and Food Challenges, We Need Ambitious Ideas Like These

Food Tank

Roberts Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner: Follow Nature’s Map to Grow Your Own Organic Farm with Confidence and Transform Any Backyard into a Thriving Ecosystem , by Josie Beckham Ravenous: How to get ourselves and our planet into shape , by Henry Dimbleby Tastes Like War , by Grace M. Gaddis and Sarah A.

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