National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Wild Weather Threatens Farm Viability Although the IRA funds are directed at greenhouse gas mitigation, many forms of agricultural climate mitigation also increase farm resilience. At the same time, they decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Perennial livestock systems have similar capacities to reduce vulnerability to climate impacts.

Ranching 72

Ranching Greenhouse Crop Pasture 72

CalCAN

MARCH 27, 2023

In 2020, wildfires became the second highest emitter of greenhouse gasses in the state, second only to the transportation sector. These high-intensity, uncontrolled wildfires are both exacerbated by and contribute to climate change.

Livestock 52

Livestock Ecology Food Cattle 52

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 104

Ruralism Food Farming Farming 104

Food Tank

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The organization introduces beneficial plants called green manure/cover crops which fertilize the soil, control weeds, and respond to periods of drought. They currently have 13 urban agricultural facilities, school gardens, hydroponic greenhouses, and soil-based farms.

Food 145

Food Agriculture Agriculture Seeding 145

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Failure to robustly fund public research that promotes ecologically-based production systems stifles scientific and technical innovation and leaves US farmers and ranchers unable to fully participate in and benefit from emerging markets for sustainably-produced foods.

Farming 99

Farming Farming Agriculture Agriculture 99