Civil Eats

APRIL 29, 2024

Steve Ela is an organic fruit grower in western Colorado who relies on compost to nourish his heirloom tomato crop each year. Ela knows first-hand how central compost is to his organic farm—and all organic agriculture. But he’s concerned that a new proposal to rewrite U.S.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 11, 2023

On a sunny afternoon in September 2021, Michael Langford was moving compost with his compact John Deere. The front bucket was half full as he drove the tractor forward on a gentle slope of his 10-acre produce and poultry farm in Greensboro, Georgia. Suddenly, the 53-year-old felt a tire slip under him. “I

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Caff

JANUARY 25, 2023

Add in all the other family members who contribute to the farm in some way or another, and you’re looking at an eon of cumulative experience and commitment. From producing their own compost to managing a CSA to selling direct at farmers markets all over Southern California, J.R.

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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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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. Many practices can lower a farm’s greenhouse gas emissions, including alternative manure management techniques and the use of renewable energy. The effects of climate change on farmers are becoming ever more apparent.

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