Caff

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Founded, owned and operated by Cole Bush, Shepherdess L&L was launched in 2020 in the Ojai Valley of Ventura County where the Shepherdess “flerds” of sheep and goats work from to provide vegetation management services for fire prevention and ecological enhancement projects. ” – Cole What is a day in a Shepherd’s life like?

Livestock 52

Livestock Ranching Ecology Agroecology 52

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 14, 2023

However, as with all social-ecological systems , change in any part of the system necessarily requires or causes change in other parts of the system. Who manages land determines which scientific perspectives, crop choices, traditions, and skills shape the landscape, with profound implications for its ecological sustainability.

Agriculture 96

Agriculture Agriculture Crop Rotation Pasture 96

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

AUGUST 28, 2024

This is a major loss, as the ARA proposed retargeting two-thirds of this carveout towards sustainable grazing practices, which have been shown to help mitigate climate change and build increased resilience to drought and floods on farms and ranches around the nation.

Farming 93

Farming Farming Agriculture Agriculture 93

Civil Eats

AUGUST 29, 2023

The most similar effort, says Stuart, is the California-based Zero Foodprint , which awards grants to farms and ranches working to draw down carbon using donations from restaurants and other food businesses.) And agroforestry has broad ecological positives that aren’t necessarily reflected in the raw accounting of carbon offsets.

Marketing 98

Marketing Harvester Harvesting Harvest 98

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Prioritizing ecological integrity and community health over yield, these farmers stay profitable by diversifying their crops, producing value-added products like jams and sauces, and building community support and social capital.

Food 137

Food Farming Farming Agriculture 137

National Young Farmers Coalition

JULY 16, 2024

USDA funding should be directed toward building an understanding of the ecological aspects of our food and farm systems, integrating the diverse knowledge and practices of agroecological farmers and farm workers, and accessible to all farmers.” We need to address the issues that keep young farmers from using programs like SARE.

Agriculture 40

Agriculture Agriculture Science Agroecology 40

Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) , Africa AFSA is a coalition of civil society organizations advocating for food sovereignty and agroecology across the continent. They focus on improving livelihoods through the promotion of ecological land-use management practices and empowering farming communities.

Food 139

Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139