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Agroforestry Deepens Roots with New Demonstration Farm Network

Modern Farmer

Silvopasture integrates trees into livestock production for pasture and animal health. I had primarily done cut flowers as annual crops or grew in a greenhouse, so I didn’t have a lot of experience or knowledge of perennials. Through Adams, Taylor had worked with SI to create a plan for integrating trees and shrubs on her property. “I

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Inflation Reduction Act Conservation Dollars Are a Vital Bulwark Against Climate Change

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Wild Weather Threatens Farm Viability Although the IRA funds are directed at greenhouse gas mitigation, many forms of agricultural climate mitigation also increase farm resilience. At the same time, they decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Perennial livestock systems have similar capacities to reduce vulnerability to climate impacts.

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Can Agroforestry Breathe New Life Into Carbon Markets?

Civil Eats

He used a conventional approach: He diligently mowed his animals’ pastures to control weeds, added lime to make the soil less acidic, and applied fertilizer to boost productivity. “I’m trying to figure out what it looks like to be wedded to a place with more of a conservation mindset while still producing food.”

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5 Critical Agriculture Topics to Incorporate Into Any Climate-Related Event

Agritecture Blog

Incentives to derisk the transition to more sustainable production practices such as carbon credits , ecosystem service credits , and creative financing solutions may play a crucial role in facilitating the transition. The conventional meat industry is one of the leading sources of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Butcher profile: Will Simkin, Essington Farm Shop, Wolverhampton

Sustainable Food Trust

Next to the entrance is an eye-catching display of bedding plants which are grown in one of the farm’s greenhouses. The large pasture is securely fenced and split into individual paddocks separated by electric fencing. The farm is small and the available pasture is enough for 35 cow-and-calf pairs and youngstock.

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

They help farmers and ranchers keep drinking water clean for our urban and rural communities, build soil resilience and limit the impacts of severe drought and flooding, provide healthy habitats for wildlife, mitigate agriculture’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and support farm operations that are productive and sustainable long-term.

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Which States Offer Solar Incentives for Farmers?

Agritecture Blog

By installing solar panels above croplands or pastures, or by incorporating them into structures such as greenhouses or barns, farmers can produce both food and energy on the same land. Loan programs: Loan programs can provide financing for the installation of agrivoltaics systems.