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Promising Conservation Results in the 2022 Agricultural Census

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Conducted every five years, the Census of Agriculture is sent to every known agricultural producer in the country to ask important questions about their farms and how they manage them. Meanwhile, there are fewer but larger pasture and grazing operations, reflecting broader national trends. Since the 1997 high of 66.4

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Preparing for the Predicted Harsh Winter of 2023: A Guide for Cattle Ranchers

Farmbrite

As the temperatures drop, cattle will need more energy to stay warm, and providing enough high-quality forage and feed is crucial. Emergency Supplies Prepare an emergency kit for your farm. Additionally, ensure you have the necessary equipment for snow removal to maintain access to your facilities and pastures.

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Preparing for Winter: A Guide for Cattle Ranchers

Farmbrite

As the temperatures drop, cattle will need more energy to stay warm, and providing enough high-quality forage and feed is crucial. Emergency Supplies Prepare an emergency kit for your farm. Additionally, ensure you have the necessary equipment for snow removal to maintain access to your facilities and pastures.

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Fifty years of nurturing nature

Sustainable Food Trust

SFT CEO Patrick Holden and his wife Becky Holden farm 300 acres in West Wales and produce a raw milk cheddar called Hafod with the milk from their herd of Ayrshire cows. Here, Becky reflects on the thriving biodiversity on their hill farm and the interconnectedness of the farm and nature.

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