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Living Mulch Cover Cropping for Gardens and Small Farms: Managing an “organic matter” system

ATTRA

Whereas at one time she advocated organic approaches and specific practices to deal with singular issues with pests or crop fertility, she now fosters a system based on ecological farm design. Note that this system doesn’t pay exclusive attention to nitrogen as is wanted by many of us farmers and gardeners. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

5102, 5103, 5019, 5110, 5202, 5503, 5402, 112205 ) Title 6 – Rural Development Includes the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program. This approach is misguided given the ample evidence that scale-neutral, management-intensive practices likely yield even greater environmental benefits.

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Agroecological Crop Selection, Part 2

ATTRA

Where are we in the ecological succession? Trees exist in a different ecological succession stage than pioneering stage plants, also known as weeds. Ecological succession is the process by which plant communities change over time, eventually yielding a climax community. I did my graduate work in cotton.

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Can Cover Cropping Heal Abused Soil? A Mad Farm Reflection

ATTRA

I’ve seen the synthesis of diversity, in plants and practice, stimulate ecosystem processes to yield the benefits that have accrued to this feral garden. Until then, it seems to me a comprehensive, ecological approach is what’s needed. It’s more likely a result of the several practices that are implemented throughout the year.

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Everything You Need to Know About FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

While every annual appropriations process is unique, the FY2024 process was particularly so – and the context is important in understanding the final result. Food Safety and Processing Food safety education and training is a critical part of business success for any farmer or food business.

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20 Books Shaping Our View of Food Systems to Read this Winter

Food Tank

Essays touch on the rural communities that have adapted to the growing industry, the role of women in the sector, and how Indonesia fits into the global seaweed market. Good Eats: 32 Writers on Eating Ethically edited by Jennifer Cognard-Black and Melissa A. fishing and hunting culture.

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Path to a New Farm Bill: Sustainable and Organic Research 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

In comparison to the enormous opportunity that sustainable and organic agriculture represents for farmers and rural communities, federal investment in related research, education, and extension has been minuscule. This approach is misguided and will not meaningfully address the climate crisis.

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