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Biodiversity Critical to Maintaining Healthy Ecosystems

By Carli Fraccarolli / February 12, 2016

Researchers have found clear evidence that biological communities rich in species are substantially healthier and more productive than those depleted of species. Using new scientific techniques, U.S. Geological Survey research…

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Co-Managing Farm Stewardship with Food Safety GAPs and Conservation Practices: A Grower’s and Conservationists’ Handbook

By Carli Fraccarolli / February 8, 2016

Food safety has become a prominent issue for growers, and conservationists who assist them, in planning and installing stewardship practices. With FDA’s Produce Rule published in November 2015, many growers…

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USDA Expands Microloans to Help Farmers Purchase Farmland and Improve Property

By Carli Fraccarolli / February 4, 2016

On January 19, 2016, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin offering farm ownership microloans, creating a new financing avenue for farmers…

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Learn better grazing methods for health and profit

By Steve Gabriel / January 28, 2016

Grazing Management (BF 231) Improve Your Triple Bottom Line Through Better Grazing an online course through the Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Thurs. March 17 – April 21, 2016, with webinars each…

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Interactive Video Guide to Organic Certification

By Carli Fraccarolli / January 27, 2016

The Road to Organic Certification is a user-friendly, interactive movie that leads farmers through a specific set of objectives with the end goal of becoming certified organic. Topics include choosing…

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7th Annual Agroforestry Symposium

By Carli Fraccarolli / January 22, 2016

The Center for Agroforestry at the University of Missouri presents: The Future of Pollinators: Why Agroforestry Matters January 28, 2016 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bond Life Sciences Building –…

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Learn to Use High Tunnels to Extend Your Growing Season

By Tara Hammonds / January 18, 2016

Season Extension with High Tunnels (BF 220) Know Before You Grow an online course through the Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Tues. March 22 – April 19, 2016, with webinars every…

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Develop Skills to Assess and Manage On-Farm Risk and Business Structure

By Tara Hammonds / January 14, 2016

Taking Care of Business (BF 103) Understanding the Business, Tax, and Regulatory Implications of Your Farm an online course through the Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Mon. March 7 – April…

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Build a Business Plan for Your Farm

By Tara Hammonds / January 11, 2016

Planning to Stay in Business (BF 202) Writing Your Business Plan an online course through the Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Thurs. February 4 – March 10, 2016, with webinars every…

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Learn about Farm Scale Commercials Mushroom Production

By Tara Hammonds / January 7, 2016

Farm Scale Mushroom Cultivation (BF 150) Growing Shiitake and Other Mushrooms for Fun and Profit an online course through the Northeast Beginning Farmer Project Tues. February 23 – March 29,…

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