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Episode 1: Eatwell Farm – Dixon and Pasture42 – Guinda

Caff

First, we hear from Lorraine Walker of Eatwell Farm in Dixon, CA, where they incorporate laying hens into their diversified vegetable production, and also touch on soil health and fertility management.

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Farmer Conservation Stories: Why Inflation Reduction Act Funding Must Remain Focused on Climate Change

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

For example, at Eckert’s Farm in Belleville, MO, Chris Eckert has seen extreme freezes killing off parts of his peach orchard. Anthony, IN, has substantially reduced the impacts of downpours on his farm by adopting managed rotational grazing and improving his pastures. A clover crop interseeded into pasture.

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The Best Types of Hay to Choose for Your Livestock

Farmbrite

Orchard grass hay is soft as well as palatable and good for animals with respiratory issues or animals that are picky or need variety in their meals. Orchard Grass Hay: A soft, palatable hay that's good for horses with respiratory issues. Orchard Grass Hay: Similar to Timothy, but softer and more palatable.

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On the Ground with the Midwest Farmers Going All-In On Agroforestry

Modern Farmer

Johnson added trees to grazing land to create silvopastures, enhanced existing windbreaks and planted a micro-orchard with fruit and nut trees. His mother’s family were dairy farmers, and the land had consisted of pasture and row crop fields. Her sheep are now grass-fed, healthier and need little medical intervention, she says.

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Vitis and Ovis Farm Tour and Discussion: Adaptation to Climate Extremes in the Capay Valley

Caff

They’ve taken a somewhat experimental approach in the orchard to see what grows best, and found that jujubes, apricots, and pomegranates thrived while apples and chestnuts didn’t do well due to the heat of the region and plums were too susceptible to disease.

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CHICKENS UNDER COFFEE TREES

The Lunatic Farmer

He adopted my pastured poultry ideas in his citrus grove years ago and it set in motion a cascade of benefits. The chickens fertilized the trees, ate the grass, and laid eggs. The gospel of pastured livestock is not just a warm fuzzy notion espoused by nuts like me for giggles and kicks. anywhere in the world.

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Exploring Irrigation Systems on U.S. Farms

The Farmers Daughter USA

Farmers commonly use sprinkler irrigation for row crops, orchards, and pasture irrigation. This system minimizes water wastage, reduces weed growth, and optimizes fertilizer application. High-pressure pumps propel water through a network of pipes and sprinkler heads.

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