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Women Innovators for Small Farm Technology

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Their pioneering solutions and commitment to sustainable practices underscore the essential contributions of women in driving technological and ecological advancements in agriculture. This platform aims to streamline logistics and communication within the growing contract grazing industry. Why is Cole Building It?

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Pile Burning for Biochar Production

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In March, I got to participate in a two-day workshop with the Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation teaching private landowners pile burning for ecological health. Pile burning is a very controlled fuels management practice that can be implemented during wetter, colder months when broadcast burning would be ineffective and produce too much smoke.

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Food Systems 101: How Community Colleges Are Helping Students Connect Farm to Fork

Modern Farmer

The school ran an outdoor hydroponics farm this summer to help work out logistics on the soon-to-be-built indoor vertical farm. The next step is to get a greenhouse going in the fall and eventually scale up into a series of shipping containers.

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