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50-State Food System Scorecard
From farm to fork, our food system should be something we are proud of—supporting farmers, workers, and local economies;…
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Calculating Climate Benefits for Climate Smart Farms
What are the climate impacts of a given farm practice? While we know lots of strategies for reducing…
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How Reintegrating Livestock and Restoring Soils Can Lead to More Resilient Farms
Across the United States, more farmers are finding that practices that have worked in the past are no longer…
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Submit Comments on Changes to Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rules
9 days left remain! USDA has announced its intention to withdraw the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule…
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Directory of State Agricultural Loan Programs Released
The National Council of State Agricultural Finance Programs and the Council of Development Finance Agencies have released the 2017…
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STUDY: Agrobiodiversity Investments Is A Triple Win
The first comprehensive scientific analysis of how agrobiodiversity can make our vulnerable food system more resilient, sustainable and nutritious…
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New Certification for Bee-Friendly Farms
A new certification program enables agricultural producers to let consumers know they are farming in ways that benefit bees….
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NPR: Congress and Farmers Are Shocked By Proposed USDA Cuts
Top officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture didn’t even try to act enthusiastic as they unveiled details of…
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Map shows the importance of small and medium farms in tackling global food security
Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota reports that “different foods providing different essential micronutrients isn’t news….
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A Guide to Farming-Friendly Solar
Locally grown goods from farms and sustainable energy are good things that seem quintessentially Vermont. But sometimes the production…