Civil Eats

JULY 2, 2024

From pasture to parlor, its organic, butterfat-rich milk travels less than 10 miles, produced by a herd of Jerseys pasture-raised on the misty coast. However, critics highlight their outsized environmental impact, including excessive water use and pollution caused by concentrated waste, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Anthony, IN, has substantially reduced the impacts of downpours on his farm by adopting managed rotational grazing and improving his pastures. While farmers like Fischer are avid proponents of the need to address greenhouse gas emissions, others may be less certain about that need. A clover crop interseeded into pasture.

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Pasture Crop Orchard Farming 117

Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Seasonal crops rotate through expansive pastures, cattle graze the rich sea grasses and several colonies of bees hurry about their business. But unlike neighboring farms that focus on production for faraway markets or keep a single family afloat, the farm at Kiawah River is supporting 185 families who live in the surrounding homes.

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Farmland Food Farming Farming 127

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Payne’s family farm is a microcosm of American agriculture’s monocrop past and its changing future. We’re rethinking the farm process based on climate predictions,” Payne said. Here we are planting trees in our pastures, so that in 10 to twelve years we can have dappled shade.” Orefice said.

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Livestock Farming Farming Cattle 91

Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Those include multi-generation family farms or beginning farmers that are adopting agroforestry or farmers transitioning from annual production to perennial production. Silvopasture integrates trees into livestock production for pasture and animal health. Savanna Institute was a great resource for me.”

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Farming Farming Crop Production 87

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 23, 2024

Photo courtesy of Farm Hounds As shoppers seek more wholesome foods for pets, some also try to make eco-friendly choices , which seems to contradict a diet of human-grade foods, especially meat. Agriculture contributes at least 11 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions , and meat is the biggest contributor among foods.

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Food Farming Farming Compost 88

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 29, 2023

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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Food Farming Farming Agroecology 96