Caff

JANUARY 25, 2023

By partnering with local and state organizations, he’s made his operation a key part of emergency food distribution programs reaching schools, families, and organizations in Tulare County with culturally appropriate food especially for rural regions comprised of farmworkers and other immigrant and under-served communities.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

After looking in vain for an affordable local wheat source, Ellis decided to experiment with dry-farming the grain himself on a small piece of land 45 miles north of San Diego, in rural Valley Center. K” Kolodge, who manages soils and compost for the dairy, said it would be tough to ensure predictable yield on rainwater alone.

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The Lunatic Farmer

JULY 14, 2023

That year he hosted his first national conference and asked me to do a speech about pastured poultry. Suddenly we were getting calls from around the country: “How do you do this pastured poultry thing?” In 1991 I typed out a simple “Pastured Poultry Manual” and offered it for $15. Seuss) or an incredible idea (pastured poultry).

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 16, 2023

They’re also working on adding a composting processing site, neighbor approval pending. “We Since leaving what he calls “the dark side,” he has staffed it up 14 people, despite its isolated rural location and the challenge of competing with larger companies in the region that can offer higher pay.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

NSAC welcomed the pragmatic Senate bill, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 (RPFSA) , as an important step toward completing a bipartisan farm bill reauthorization this year. improving irrigation efficiency, restoring pasture, cover cropping, or nutrient and pest management).

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RR2CS

MARCH 11, 2024

This podcast has been partially funded by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada The post EP 77 – Healthy Food, Healthy Environment – SoR Part 9 appeared first on Rural Routes to Climate Solutions. The post EP 77 – Healthy Food, Healthy Environment – SoR Part 9 appeared first on Rural Routes to Climate Solutions.

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RR2CS

MARCH 19, 2024

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Now, White Oak Pastures—a significant player in the regenerative agriculture movement—raises cows on organic pasture, allowing them to carry out their instinctual behaviors in a rotational system. The book exceeded my expectations. It is strong in narrative, rich in description, and has a palpable sense of place.

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Food Politics

AUGUST 15, 2023

The National Family Farm Coalition and Rural Advancement Foundation International support this bill. Help Small Farms Access Crop Insurance Crop insurance only works well for large, commodity farms, since most smaller, diversified farms don’t grow enough of a single crop to make it worth the investment.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 9, 2023

The National Family Farm Coalition and Rural Advancement Foundation International support this bill. Help Small Farms Access Crop Insurance Crop insurance only works well for large, commodity farms, since most smaller, diversified farms don’t grow enough of a single crop to make it worth the investment.

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