A new infographic summarizes the many benefits – financial, ecological, social – of integrating crops and livestock on the same acreage.
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Study: Oklahoma Native Grasslands Give off Some Greenhouse Gases, But Mitigate Methane
Oklahoma grazing lands absorb the potent greenhouse gas methane, with native pastures sequestering the most, a new study reports.
Benefits and Challenges to Adopting Silvopasture
A newly published study makes a fresh tally of the benefits of silvopasture systems in agroforestry, but also charts common challenges.
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.
Free Guides to Federal Funding
Free guides to federal funding sources for agricultural enterprises of all kinds are available from both SARE and NSAC.
AgriSolar Clearinghouse
NCAT has launched the AgriSolar Clearinghouse, an online resource for farmers and ranchers interested in agrivoltaics.
Conference Scholarships for Livestock Farmers
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is awarding scholarships of up to $400 for livestock farmers to attend educational conferences.
USDA Support for Certified Organic and Transitioning Operations
USDA will help cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic.
Resources for Starting a Small-Scale Meat Plant
A new guide to setting up a small-scale meat processing facility, So You Want to Start a Meat Plant?, is available free online.
NCAT Soil Health Innovations Videos
The National Center for Appropriate Technology has released a series of 19 videos from its inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference.