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Guest Post: Is the Future of Organic Food at Risk? Research Funding Holds the Answer

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

They offer valuable resources and practical solutions for organic and transitioning producers, as well as conventional producers interested in ecologically and economically sound practices. Market research and development for organic commodities (especially OREI). Overcoming barriers to organic transition (especially ORG).

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Building Resilience Through the Conservation Stewardship Program

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

CSP pays producers to improve, maintain, and actively manage conservation activities already in place at the time of application and to adopt new conservation activities during the life of the five-year contract.

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On the Ground with the Midwest Farmers Going All-In On Agroforestry

Modern Farmer

A small sheep herd that was on the property from when her parents farmed the land was integrated into organic crop rotation. Johnson added trees to grazing land to create silvopastures, enhanced existing windbreaks and planted a micro-orchard with fruit and nut trees. In 2014, she and Rafkin started transitioning to organic.

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