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Urban Garden Tips with Echo Global Farms

ATTRA

JUNE 10, 2024

This podcast was also produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Perfect for those with limited financial resources, these techniques can help anyone to grow their own food sustainably.

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Operation and Features of a No-Till Seeder Drill

ATTRA

JANUARY 5, 2024

[link] This video was filmed in partnership with the Berkshire Conservation District and was produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Exploring a Resilient Forest Garden with Dani Baker

ATTRA

AUGUST 27, 2024

This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Making a Grazing Plan and Mobile Technology for Business Management

ATTRA

JANUARY 8, 2024

Also, Cynthia McCalister of Quality SAP shares resources that shed light on how farmers can use technology to improve their business and marketing. This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Flame Weeding on Small Farms

ATTRA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Department of Agriculture.

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Vacuum Seeder: At-Home Build

ATTRA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Department of Agriculture.

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A Look into Leaders in Agriculture: NASDA President Wyoming Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto Shares About the Role of Agriculture Commissioners, Secretaries and Directors

NASDA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Careers in agriculture can span across various sectors and disciplines, from business, research and development, environment, food safety, technology, engineering, technology and more. Learn more about careers in agriculture at nasda.org/WorkInAg.

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Market Diversification Strategies with Ridge to Reef Farm on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2024

This video was produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Croix, US Virgin Islands, delves into the innovative market diversification strategies that have propelled him to his farming success.

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Episode 321. Meet NCAT: Tyler Jenkins on Carbon Farm Planning

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Retaining Soil Moisture at Lighthouse Herb’n Farm

ATTRA

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Container Production of Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms with Care2Grow Farm

ATTRA

APRIL 8, 2024

This video was also produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Explore the incredible potential of mushrooms and discover additional streams of income that mushroom production can offer!

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Episode 320. She’s Raising Sheep: Dr. Kathy Soder of Pennsylvania, Part 2

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Gulf States Winter Farming: Turnip Greens for Farm to School

ATTRA

JANUARY 26, 2024

This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Soil Testing to Understand Soil Health

ATTRA

JANUARY 26, 2024

This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Mexico’s Agricultural Landscape: Overcoming Climate Challenges for a Sustainable Future

Food Tank

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Víctor Manuel Villalobos Arámbula, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development for Mexico, shared insight into the current landscape of agriculture in Mexico. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to increase the access to technologies between Mexico and the United States. “We During a recent conversation at the U.N.

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Exploring Soil Organic Matter

ATTRA

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is an exciting time in the world of soil science, with new technologies making research possible that never was before. Laying to rest the concept of humus and instead embracing the diversity that actually exists in the soil opens up so much scope for exploration and understanding. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Ag Efficiency: Focus on the 20%

ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

Related ATTRA Resources: Scaling Up Your Vegetable Farm for Regional Markets Evaluating a Farming Enterprise This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Tine Weeders – Efficient Hand-Scale Weeding

ATTRA

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Department of Agriculture.

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Harvesting Salad Greens – Mechanized Harvest for Small Farms

ATTRA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This video is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Department of Agriculture.

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Organic Pest Management in the South with Integrated Pest Management

ATTRA

AUGUST 28, 2024

This webinar is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Watch to learn the latest strategies for raising healthy, successful plants in spite of pest pressure.

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Throw Some Shade: Protecting Livestock from Heat Stress

ATTRA

JUNE 11, 2024

Related ATTRA Resources: Livestock Topic Area Other Resources: Shade Options for Grazing Cattle , University of Kentucky This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Harmful Algal Blooms in Farm Ponds: Risks to Humans, Livestock, and Pets

ATTRA

JULY 2, 2024

Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds Managing Algal Blooms and the Potential for Algal Toxins in Pond Water This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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How Does Soil Compaction Impact Grazing Lands?

ATTRA

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Related ATTRA Resources: Soil Topic Area Livestock Topic Area Grazing Topic Area This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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The Season of Mud

ATTRA

APRIL 2, 2024

Photo: Tammy Barnes, NCAT This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Got Calcium?

ATTRA

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Potassium from Past to Present This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Phosphorus and the Beauty of Biology Episode 323. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. 

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All Chopped Up with Somewhere to Grow

ATTRA

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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Building the Market for Climate-Beneficial Wool

ATTRA

AUGUST 20, 2024

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Episode 343. Crop Resilience Through Diversification and Schedule Modification in Northeast Texas. Part 2

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Episode 342. Crop Resilience Through Diversification and Schedule Modification in Northeast Texas. Part 1

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Letter Supporting ReConnecting Rural America Act

NASDA

JULY 18, 2023

Sincerely, NTCA- The Rural Broadband Association National Rural Electric Cooperative Association National Association of State Departments of Agriculture National Cooperative Business Association USA Rice Power and Communication Contractors Association National Rural Economic Developers Association National Rural Education Association Fiber Broadband (..)

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Diagnosing Soil Compaction on Grazing Lands

ATTRA

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Related ATTRA Resources: Soil Topic Area Livestock Topic Area Grazing Topic Area This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Winter Farming in Florida: Profit Ripe for the Picking

ATTRA

DECEMBER 23, 2024

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Bringing the Farm to School Through New Connections

ATTRA

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Abundant Montana “Meet Up” Meets with Success This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Episode 336. Urban Farmer Overcomes the Houston Heat

ATTRA

JANUARY 10, 2024

This risk-management decision has expanded her experience and led her to a new customer base.  This podcast is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Extreme Heat: Don’t Let Summer Be a Bummer

ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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The Causes of Soil Compaction on Grazing Lands

ATTRA

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Related ATTRA Resources: Soil Topic Area Livestock Topic Area Grazing Topic Area This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Montana Partnership Reduces Food Waste and Supports Sustainable Gardening and Food Production Through Biochar

ATTRA

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Biochar and Sustainable Agriculture This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Biochar and NCAT’s SIFT Farm Episode 286. What is Biochar? ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Understanding the COMET-Planner Tool

ATTRA

APRIL 16, 2024

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Farmers in Hurricane Helene’s Path Face Hard Winter – But We Can Help

ATTRA

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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Free Bees, Part Two: Keeping Them

ATTRA

JULY 25, 2023

Attracting and Protecting Pollinators Alternative Pollinators: Native Bees Topic Area: Pollinators This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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The Quest for Montana Food Self-Reliance—What Will It Take?

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Topic Area: Local Food Systems This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. Uber for Tomatoes: Could “Crowdshipping” Solve Food Transportation Problems for Small Farms? ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Identifying Waste: Becoming a Lean Farming Machine

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Strategies to reduce transportation waste include optimizing field layouts to minimize the distance used by your tractors and travel in your irrigation systems, and implementing precision agriculture technology that can assist equipment in choosing pre-plan routes that optimize distances traveled. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Blueberry: Respect Both Kinds of Roots

ATTRA

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Related ATTRA Resources: Blueberries: Organic Production Tree Fruits: Organic Production Overview This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Precision Ag News 4/25

Agwired

APRIL 25, 2024

Some of the timely session topics for this year’s Tech Hub LIVE in Des Moines include The Most Promising Technologies for 2025, Navigating Today’s Autonomous Farming, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Growth and Grower Profitability. And Maximizing ROI with Effective Grower-Retailer Communication in the Age of AI.

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Urban Garden Tips with Echo Global Farms

Operation and Features of a No-Till Seeder Drill

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Exploring a Resilient Forest Garden with Dani Baker

Making a Grazing Plan and Mobile Technology for Business Management

Flame Weeding on Small Farms

Vacuum Seeder: At-Home Build

A Look into Leaders in Agriculture: NASDA President Wyoming Agriculture Director Doug Miyamoto Shares About the Role of Agriculture Commissioners, Secretaries and Directors

Market Diversification Strategies with Ridge to Reef Farm on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Episode 321. Meet NCAT: Tyler Jenkins on Carbon Farm Planning

Retaining Soil Moisture at Lighthouse Herb’n Farm

Container Production of Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms with Care2Grow Farm

Episode 320. She’s Raising Sheep: Dr. Kathy Soder of Pennsylvania, Part 2

Gulf States Winter Farming: Turnip Greens for Farm to School

Soil Testing to Understand Soil Health

Mexico’s Agricultural Landscape: Overcoming Climate Challenges for a Sustainable Future

Exploring Soil Organic Matter

Ag Efficiency: Focus on the 20%

Tine Weeders – Efficient Hand-Scale Weeding

Harvesting Salad Greens – Mechanized Harvest for Small Farms

Organic Pest Management in the South with Integrated Pest Management

Throw Some Shade: Protecting Livestock from Heat Stress

Harmful Algal Blooms in Farm Ponds: Risks to Humans, Livestock, and Pets

How Does Soil Compaction Impact Grazing Lands?

The Season of Mud

Got Calcium?

All Chopped Up with Somewhere to Grow

Building the Market for Climate-Beneficial Wool

Episode 343. Crop Resilience Through Diversification and Schedule Modification in Northeast Texas. Part 2

Episode 342. Crop Resilience Through Diversification and Schedule Modification in Northeast Texas. Part 1

Letter Supporting ReConnecting Rural America Act

Diagnosing Soil Compaction on Grazing Lands

Winter Farming in Florida: Profit Ripe for the Picking

Bringing the Farm to School Through New Connections

Episode 336. Urban Farmer Overcomes the Houston Heat

Extreme Heat: Don’t Let Summer Be a Bummer

The Causes of Soil Compaction on Grazing Lands

Montana Partnership Reduces Food Waste and Supports Sustainable Gardening and Food Production Through Biochar

Understanding the COMET-Planner Tool

Farmers in Hurricane Helene’s Path Face Hard Winter – But We Can Help

Free Bees, Part Two: Keeping Them

The Quest for Montana Food Self-Reliance—What Will It Take?

Identifying Waste: Becoming a Lean Farming Machine

Blueberry: Respect Both Kinds of Roots

Precision Ag News 4/25

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