Cooperatives are a vital pillar of the U.S. economy and contribute essential goods and services to rural America. Many communities rely on cooperatives to provide locally grown food, housing, electricity, financial services, internet, retail services, and so much more.
We dig into what groups across the country are asking for. The post What Farmers Really Want From the 2023 Farm Bill appeared first on Modern Farmer. Read full article>>
It’s all too easy to crowd cows in barns; a slug of heifers freshened, fewer cows had problems and provided a reason for culling, and hey - another cow just means more milk in the tank. But crowding cows has consequences.
No-till farming, a technique long known to save farmers time, resources and dollars, is now shown to actually add value to the land on which it’s practiced.
s Americans’ ties to food production grow further removed with each generation, North Carolina farmer Kamal Bell encourages everyone to make a connection – however small – with farming and engage as the stakeholders we are in the food system.
Volleman brothers Ben, Daniel, Andrew and David recently sat down with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to discuss their dairy farm and how they bridge the gap between dairy farmers and dairy consumers.
Can the state serve as an example to other states looking to promote and provide more local food in schools? The post New Farm-to-School Food Program Debuts in Maine Schools appeared first on Modern Farmer.
In Oregon, Growing Gardens is teaching kids about culture and self expression through gardening. The post How One Portland Organization Uses School Gardens to Plant Seeds of Confidence appeared first on Modern Farmer.
At Somerston Estate in Napa Valley, a half-acre plot is devoted to growing fruits and vegetables for its immigrant farmworkers. The post The Winery Garden That Feeds Migrant Vineyard Workers appeared first on Modern Farmer. Read full article>>
While the farm bill is commonly thought of as a piece of agricultural legislation, the nutrition title of the bill is just as important and just as beneficial to farmers and ranchers. Micheal Clements shares more on why the nutrition title is vital to the legislation.