National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

OREI also prioritizes research that takes place on working farms, like this research project that investigated the pest management services a robust bird population can provide orchards. These include: Livestock and poultry breed development for organic systems. Yet, knowledge gaps remain that warrant additional research attention.

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Food Seeding Crop Poultry 105

Caff

MAY 18, 2023

Ken Walker of Pasture 42 in Guinda, CA then walks us through how they incorporate sheep and poultry into their orchards, which were designed with animal integration in mind. Both expand on the benefits and challenges of integrating livestock, as well as considerations for pasture, rotational grazing, and food safety.

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Pasture Farming Farming Ecology 52

Modern Farmer

JULY 3, 2023

They monitored orchards for symptoms and cut down infected trees. Andres’ orchard was among the first in BC to trial the new varieties in 2011. Andres recalls walking politicians through ravaged hazelnut orchards, making a case for government financial support to help keep the industry alive. Photography by Peter Andres.

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Orchard Acre Production Processing 98

The Lunatic Farmer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

He adopted my pastured poultry ideas in his citrus grove years ago and it set in motion a cascade of benefits. There is not an orchard, citrus grove, coffee plantation, almond farm, or pecan forest that wouldn’t benefit from poultry especially and other livestock generally. It’s no idle threat. anywhere in the world.

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Poultry Livestock Pasture Ecology 70

UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Not only do these O/M options reduce overhead costs, but they also present the potential for new revenue streams, as well as increase the public’s enjoyment and acceptance of sites like solar farms and other infrastructure.

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Soil Science Science Soil Compaction Pesticide 96

Civil Eats

MARCH 4, 2024

Food grown in local fields, orchards, and pastures with healthy soil management practices simply make for healthier, more nutritious, and more flavorful meals, he says—the perfect ingredients for changing the “stigma” associated with hospital fare.

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Pasture Ranching Supply Chain Cattle 142

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The front bucket was half full as he drove the tractor forward on a gentle slope of his 10-acre produce and poultry farm in Greensboro, Georgia. Most of the rollovers in Washington occurred on crop farms, including the state’s signature apple orchards. Suddenly, the 53-year-old felt a tire slip under him. “I

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Tractor Farming Farming Acre 138