National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

At the same time, the US is losing small and mid sized family farms at a rapidly increasing rate. In addition to increasing farm productivity, public agricultural R&D investment also supports improvements in natural resources and forestry management, helps advance rural development, and enhances food safety and quality.

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Farming Farming Agriculture Agriculture 109

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Last week’s post highlighted the stories of farmers who have used practices from the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry practice list to build climate resilience and mitigation solutions. She also employs cover crops, composting, and reduced tillage. The farm is profiled along with other conservation-minded farmers here.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

However, NSAC is disheartened to see no reference to establishing composting as a national practice standard in the RPFSA. On-farm composting is foundational to many operations’ approach to climate mitigation and broader operational sustainability. Commodities and Crop Insurance Farming is a uniquely risky business.

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Ruralism Food Farming Farming 110

Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

By rescuing surplus food from the hospitality sector, such as hotels, restaurants, and bakeries, the organization redistributes edible food to those in need while diverting expired food to farms for animal feed and composting. The organization also plays a key role in global initiatives, such as the U.N.

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Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139