National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Forestry : Forests play a significant role in reducing carbon dioxide through carbon sequestration. This priority area will accept proposals for climate smart forestry and agroforestry in one of the following two areas: agroforestry and climate resilience. Further details on each and subcategory descriptions are below.

Farming 98

Farming Farming Forestry Technology 98

OECD: Environment

MAY 30, 2023

Both total and per capita greenhouse (GHG) emissions have decoupled slowly from GDP growth, mostly due to the rapid replacement of coal by natural gas in the energy mix. Meeting the 2030 and 2050 climate targets calls for additional measures Note : GHG emissions exclude land use, land-use change and forestry.

Technology 52

Technology Forestry Construction Compost 52

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. While farmers like Fischer are avid proponents of the need to address greenhouse gas emissions, others may be less certain about that need.

Pasture 117

Pasture Crop Farming Farming 117

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

They help farmers and ranchers keep drinking water clean for our urban and rural communities, build soil resilience and limit the impacts of severe drought and flooding, provide healthy habitats for wildlife, mitigate agriculture’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and support farm operations that are productive and sustainable long-term.

Ruralism 111

Ruralism Food Farming Farming 111

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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. Despite these positive steps, RPFSA falls short in several critical areas important to NSAC members.

Farming 115

Farming Farming Agriculture Agriculture 115