International Study Weighs Sustainability of Plastic Use in Agriculture
Learn about the short-term and long-term effects of plastic use in farming with the University of Vienna's study published in Nature Communication Earth and Environment as shared by ATTRA.
Quick Tips for Agroforestry by Katherine Favor and Justin Morris, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialists
ATTRA has released a quick and fascinating guide to incorporating trees and forests into your farm's planning. Learn about what types of trees to plant where to improve soil quality, water retention, and nitrogen fixation, as well as how to include livestock, native fauna, and even valuable fungi.
ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) is a knowledge source for sustainable agriculture, created by the US Dept of Agriculture Rural Development and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
Shared via the ATTRA network (subscribe to their newsletter right on their main website here), this video explains best practices for improving water capture for livestock as part of sustainable farming. Dale Strickler is the author of The Drough Resilient Farm. Watch the 90 minute presentation here.
ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) is a knowledge source for sustainable agriculture, created by the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
ATTRA just posted useful information on how to use Google Earth Pro for mapping your vineyard (or other agricultural operations, to be fair). They’re highlighting a video series by Steve Gabrial of the Wellspring Forest Farm. Use the information to help understand your overall land. Don’t miss the video on contour maps and soil survey data importing. Check out their tips here!
ATTRA (Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas) is a knowledge source for sustainable agriculture, created by the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
