UnderstandingAg

APRIL 3, 2025

Farming and ranching involve the fields of biology, ecology, chemistry, botany, physics, geology, meteorology, politics, economics, psychology and mechanics, just to name a few. In 1971, the soils on his family farm in Ohio contained 0.75% organic matter and a pH as low as 4.2 Its much more complex than that.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 24, 2023

The certification, funded by the Rodale Institute, Patagonia and Dr Bronner’s, insists on five practices to improve soil health: integrating livestock, keeping the soil covered, minimizing soil disturbance, incorporating diversity and zero chemicals, as well as a soil test every three years. Photography courtesy of Cabriejo Ranch.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Whether you have a tractor, farm truck, or combine, you know that efficiently maintaining your farm equipment is crucial for maximizing productivity, prolonging machinery life, and ensuring a safe working environment. Here’s a comprehensive guide to farm equipment care and maintenance to help you maintain your farm equipment properly.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

At the same time, the US is losing small and mid sized family farms at a rapidly increasing rate. The effects of climate change on farmers are becoming ever more apparent. Finally, equally disappointing in both the House and Senate bills is the focus on what they classify as “high-priority research”.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 23, 2024

Being strategic includes setting up mechanisms of holding the organization accountable to accomplish these tasks and goals. Timelines, performance indicators, and assignment of duties and responsibilities all hold the organization accountable for the success of the farm. Department of Agriculture, 98% of all farms in the U.S.

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Sustainable Food Trust

JULY 12, 2023

In the US, for example, organic milk producer Albert Straus works with a group of small family farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties. We are especially passionate about livestock farming and cattle, as, in our experience, they are completely integral to the carbon cycle, building soil health and fertility.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

AUGUST 28, 2024

The FFNSA maintains the existing carveout that ensures livestock producers will receive 50% of total EQIP funding during the life of the farm bill. This long standing setaside has led to significant portions of EQIP spending going towards infrastructure practices of questionable environmental value.

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