Discover how intensive farming in Europe and Britain leads to alarming soil degradation. Learn why healthy soil is vital for food security and climate resilience.
This month, I had the opportunity to travel to New Paltz, New York and visit with Peter Ferrante of Wallkill View Farm. Mr. Ferrante received funding through USDA Rural Development’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to install a solar array on the rooftop of his farmers market in the Hudson Valley. REAP provides financing for renewable energy systems and can help agricultural producers or rural small businesses improve energy efficiency with new equipment and systems.
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Discover how intensive farming in Europe and Britain leads to alarming soil degradation. Learn why healthy soil is vital for food security and climate resilience.
New crop insurance updates offer tailored coverage against unpredictable weather and rising input costs, supporting diverse farming practices.