A new free online course from the Organic Farming Research Foundation equips southern producers with the knowledge to increase soil health.
Education
Monarch Butterfly Now Endangered, But Still Not Protected
A leading international conservation group has designated the monarch butterfly as endangered, put it is still not legally protected.
Just What Is “Regenerative Grazing,” Anyway?
NCAT and ATTRA have a couple of new resources, including a video, that help to explain just what regenerative grazing is.
Managing Wildland Weeds without Herbicides
A new combination of interactive website and free downloadable manual synthesize the latest knowledge on managing weeds without herbicides.
Match Made in Heaven: Livestock + Crops
A new infographic summarizes the many benefits – financial, ecological, social – of integrating crops and livestock on the same acreage.
Doug Tallamy: Free Talks in August
Entomologist and author Doug Tallamy returns to Oklahoma in August for a series of free talks on his award-winning nature books.
Beekeeping
Whether for a living or as a hobby, there’s never been a better time to take up beekeeping! Learn more about the importance of honeybees.
Choosing an E-commerce Platform for Direct Marketing
A new guide and reports can be a valuable, time-saving resource for farms and ranches adding e-commerce to their direct marketing.
Does Your Organic Beef Make the Grade?
Does your organic beef make the grade? Find out with this report and scorecard, ranking nearly 200 different brands.
Fireflies Endangered? For Half of Species, We Don’t Even Know
A new report from the Xerces Society is helping to fill in gaps in data on which species of fireflies may be endangered – and what we can do.