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Scientists Are Warming Up to “Soil Health” — if They Can Agree …

WebDespite these challenges, recognizing its intuitive appeal to the public, soil scientists are homing in on ways to measure soil health. “It’s got a lot of people excited …

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Minnesota Farmers Celebrate Their New Public Health Care Option

WebThe new bill offers something called the MinnesotaCare Public Option, which allows more Minnesota residents the chance to buy into MinnesotaCare. Instead of the …

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Addressing Agriculture’s Mental Health Crisis Ambrook Research

WebAddressing Agriculture’s Mental Health Crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic amplified the demand for mental health resources, bolstering programs designed to …

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California Healthy Soils Program Guide Ambrook

WebThe Healthy Soils Program aims to increase statewide implementation of conservation management practices that improve soil health, sequester carbon and …

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Soiled Again: The Organic Transition Is Underfoot

WebThe Organic Transition Initiative is a multi-pronged program with $300 million in funding, designed to address the challenges growers face as they transition away from …

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Upcycling Apple Waste Could Give Chickens a Gut Health Boost

WebWhen it comes to keeping livestock healthy — or any living creature, really — gut health is a top priority. Researchers at Cornell had that in mind when they asked …

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New York Soil Health Mini-Grant Guide Ambrook

WebThe New York Soil Health Initiative invites you to apply for a mini-grant! This mini-grant program supports soil health related projects, activities, and travel within New …

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Colorado Saving Tomorrow’s Agricultural Resources Program

WebThe Colorado Saving Tomorrow’s Agricultural Resources (STAR) Program is a free and voluntary tool to inspire producers, give bragging rights, and structure conversations …

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North Carolina Health and Safety for Specialty Crops Mini Grant

WebNorth Carolina specialty crop growers can receive up to $2,450 to make health and safety improvements. Improvements may include: - Installation of plexiglass …

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Despite U.S. Pushback, Mexico’s Fight to Ban Genetically Modified …

WebU.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with López Obrador to express “deep concerns” and threaten to file a formal complaint under the United States-Mexico …

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For Farmers in Crisis, Could Online Therapy Be the Answer

WebYet recent research across several arenas shows that online therapy is becoming an increasingly potent tool in combating the rural mental health crisis. Cynthia …

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Using Hound Dogs to Sniff Out Cattle Disease Ambrook Research

WebUsing two hound dogs, Runnels and Cheaps, that were initially bred by the Texas Department of Justice for use in correctional facilities, a team of researchers spent …

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EQIP High Tunnel System Initiative Guide Ambrook

WebA High Tunnel System, commonly called a “hoop house,” is an increasingly popular conservation practice for farmers, and is available with financial assistance …

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Climate Change Is Upending Farmers’ Livelihoods — and …

WebIn recent years, the federal government has woken up to the mental health crisis affecting farmers. The 2018 Farm Bill was the first to direct funding toward farmers‘ …

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There’s a Shortage of Livestock Veterinarians and It’s

WebIn 2020, only 11.7% of veterinary businesses were in counties with 20,000 people or less, while in counties with populations less than 2,500, this number was a …

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Farm Kids Are Experiencing High Rates of Anxiety and Depression

WebOver the past 20 years, it’s recorded a progressive uptick in the number of kids aged 6 to 17 experiencing anxiety and/or depression: from 5.4% in 2003, to 8% in …

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A Viral Solution to Farming’s Antibiotic Addiction

WebToday, urgent concerns of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are on the rise. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), AMR was directly responsible for …

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The Growing Movement to Liberate Raw Milk Ambrook Research

WebIn December, delegates for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau — an organization that represents farmers in the country’s second-biggest milk producing state — flipped …

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Farm Funding Library Ambrook

WebGet ready for your next grant with better bookkeeping. You can increase your chances of securing funding by maintaining accurate books. Find farm funding opportunities, …

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North Dakota Soil Health Cover Crop Grant Program

WebThe North Dakota Department of Agriculture's Soil Health Cover Crop Grant Program provides grantees with a direct payment per acre of cover crop planted. As a …

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Everyone Wants to Repair Our Damaged Ecosystems — But Where …

WebThe shortage does not have one simple root cause; supply chain issues abound. For instance, many of the hyper-local plants needed for these restoration …

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Valley Fever Can Devastate Farmworkers and Their Families

WebWilson contributed to a cost-of-illness study that found the most severe cases of Valley fever can cost one Californian $1,023,730 over their lifetime, not including lost …

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