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President’s Note: Book Review – Collards
This book is an interesting study on the history of collards, a food plant tied to the southern United States.
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.
President’s Note: Book Review – Heirloom Vegetable Gardening
This recent edition of an old classic is the perfect book for someone who wants to sample stories about various heirloom vegetables.
Blackeyed Peas Boost Beneficial Bacteria
You might have eaten a helping of them for good luck on New Year’s Day. Maybe you include them as a cover crop in your rotation – or even, like…
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.
Manage Weeds on Your Farm
SARE has published a new guide to dealing with weeds, Manage Weeds On Your Farm, available free from its website.
Free Milkweed Seedlings for Schools, Non-Profits, and Restoration Projects
Monarch Watch is providing free milkweed seedlings to schools and non-profits, as well as for large-scale restoration projects.
Conference Scholarships for Livestock Farmers
Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) is awarding scholarships of up to $400 for livestock farmers to attend educational conferences.