World Agri-Tech

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The initiative will help agriculture and forestry — the largest private sector industries in Virginia — continue to thrive. Agriculture and forestry combine for an annual economic impact of over $90 billion. They are a crucial component of Virginia’s economy, especially in our rural areas.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Until a few years ago, Songbird Farm in Unity, Maine, grew wheat, rye, oats, and corn, as well as an array of vegetables in three high tunnel greenhouses, and supported a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program for over 100 customers. And some are considering building solar arrays instead of farming. “We

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CalCAN

MARCH 27, 2023

In 2020, wildfires became the second highest emitter of greenhouse gasses in the state, second only to the transportation sector. These high-intensity, uncontrolled wildfires are both exacerbated by and contribute to climate change.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

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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Food Tank

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The organization introduces beneficial plants called green manure/cover crops which fertilize the soil, control weeds, and respond to periods of drought. They currently have 13 urban agricultural facilities, school gardens, hydroponic greenhouses, and soil-based farms.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Moreover, they have more potential to contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation via carbon sequestration. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions means moving away from the use of high-energy and polluting nitrogenous fertilizers. Diverse plants and manure must take their place.

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