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Farmhand Foundation: Cultivating Organic Change in Southern California

Food Tank

Herber tells Food Tank there is a willingness among farmers to go organic, for the sake of the land, their families. Farmers face a mountain of challenges in transitioning to organic or regenerative practices, from figuring out certification to covering costs, Barkley tells Food Tank. According to the U.S.

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

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement. This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. For the FY25 budget, NIFA is suggested a $3.5

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Sustainability Means ‘Freedom to Really Farm How We Should Be Farming’

Food Tank

I sold pesticides for 10 years, and now I don’t. She studied agriculture in college and worked for a pesticide company for about a decade. Niman Ranch cultivates a strong relationship with its farmers and focuses on supporting the next generation. In fact, now I am a regenerative farmer.”

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

Recently, these unassuming spaces are cultivating a new trend in home-grown businesses. It’s a great gateway crop,” says Don DiLillo, owner of Finest Foods in Huntington, New York, for ushering in a new breed of novice farmers. Photography submitted by Don DiLillo, Finest Foods.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Mustard Farming

Agric4profits

Organic mustard farming focuses on cultivating mustard plants without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. Organic mustard farming is becoming popular due to the increasing demand for chemical-free, sustainable food products. This farming method emphasizes using natural inputs to maintain soil fertility and promote plant health.

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Growing Corn in the Desert, No Irrigation Required

Civil Eats

Kotutwa Johnson might build some protection for his crops with desert brush or cans to shield them from the wind, but his plants thrive without any fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, mulch, or irrigation. To me, this is the original harm: the disruption of our traditional foods. But we can adapt to it, and our seeds can adapt.

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It’s not the plough, but the how!

Sustainable Food Trust

As news of weed killer resistant plants hits the headlines, Patrick Holden reflects on discussions at the latest Oxford Real Farming Conference, highlighting why the plough may not be the worst option when it comes to nature-friendly cultivation. The theme was how ploughing and cultivation can be good for soil health.