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Op-Ed | A Case for Food Diversification

Food Tank

By diversifying food systems, we can build a more resilient and sustainable system capable of adapting to climate and market fluctuations while also providing more nutritious food for local consumers. It can also promote healthier soil, reduce pest problems, and boost rural economies.

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Letter regarding implementation framework for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

NASDA

Further reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the agricultural and forestry supply chain will require a comprehensive effort involving financial and technical assistance, research investments, proactive response to innovation, public-private partnerships, and a commitment to equitable opportunities for all producers. We urge the U.S.

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Vertical Farming: How to Produce More Food on Less Land

Modern Farmer

The word farm was once equated with images of sun-kissed green fields in rural areas. Vertical farms take advantage of old buildings and state-of-the-art greenhouses to produce food in a small amount of space. Instead, theyre taking shape in greenhouses located in dense urban areas and in shipping containers at schools and workplaces.

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From Service to Soil: Hawaiʻi’s Veteran Farmers

Food Tank

Farming aligns with the skills, service mindset, and resilience they bring, especially since about 60 percent of active-duty personnel come from rural communities, Emily explains. They also run Hawaii Farm-to-Car, an online farmers market that makes local food available to residents with just a few clicks.

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From Rare Peppers to Blight Tickets, This Detroit Garden Shows the Promise and Challenge of Urban Gardening

Modern Farmer

Rufino Vargas walked along the border of his greenhouse, on the westside of Detroit this summer, collecting chili peppers. Ortega Urban Farms, which Vargas built from scratch over two decades on a pair of vacant lots, is a labor of love rooted in his rural childhood, where agricultural techniques were part of the family lore.

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Guest Post: Is the Future of Organic Food at Risk? Research Funding Holds the Answer

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Investing in organic research provides farmers, both certified organic and non-certified, with innovative solutions and practical tools that enhance profitability, mitigate financial and ecological risks, and foster economic growth and social well-being in rural communities. Maintaining yields and managing production costs.

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Rural indoor agriculture is a ‘critical’ part of our food systems, says new report from EIT Food

Agritecture Blog

There is great potential for strawberries in rural CEA settings. However, this article makes a case for utilizing CEA in rural environments with various benefits. EIT Food’s definition for CEA includes “a broad range of semi- and fully-closed systems, from greenhouses through to vertical farms.” Credit: iStock.