Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 6, 2023

I boasted about how indigenous flowers would aid pollinators that suffer from habitat loss, store greenhouse gasses and create a buffer against drought and heavy rains. I knew that the US’s 40 million acres of lawns contribute to greenhouse gas emissions through consistent mowing and drink up to nine billion gallons of water daily.

Meadow 117

Meadow Greenhouse Compost Soil Compaction 117

Cropaia

JULY 4, 2024

It is ideal for hydroponic systems and commercial greenhouse production, particularly for high-value crops that require precise growing conditions. General Soil Amendment Mix Components: Peat Moss (50%) and Red Ash (Scoria) (50%) Benefits: Peat moss provides excellent water retention and improves soil texture.

Seeding 98

Seeding Soil Compaction Production Greenhouse 98

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In August 2022, Congress passed the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a landmark piece of legislation that provided nearly $20 billion dollars to the United States Department of Agriculture for various programs capable of reducing greenhouse gasses across our food and farm system, including CSP.

Crop Rotation 93

Crop Rotation Forage Pasture Crop 93

Hartwood Farm

JANUARY 22, 2021

I have seen people almost come to fistfights over soil management, watched dozens of arguments about pesticide use, seen friendships break up over grazing management (as well as two marriages end building greenhouses), and personally been told what a lousy farmer I am way too many times to count.

Farming 52

Farming Farming Soil Compaction Greenhouse 52