News Headlines:
Comments to USDA Favor Livestock Limits
78% say limit the size of farms eligible for EQIP funds, according to a NCSA
survey .
Sustainable Farmers Tap Grocery-Chain Market
Wisconsin CSAs became 'first source' for nine vegetables.
New Conservation Program Hotline
Get answers about new programs. Includes summary of CRP, EQIP and Conservation
Farm Option.
Alternative Agriculture News [5/2/97] May edition from the
Wallace Institute. New pesticide report, conservation buffers, and more news.
Features:
 No-Till Transplanting Into
Cover Crops
Pa. vegetable grower Steve Groff shares tips about his 'New Generation'
cropping systems.
Thoughts On Economic 'Inevitability'
by Gene Logsdon. Are you growing 300-bu. corn? That's not the only bad
prediction economists have made.
Thompson On-Farm Research, 1996 Report
A summary from this pioneering Iowa family.
Gear Up For Grazing How N.Y.
graziers profit more from pastures.
More recent additions to this site
Discussion Groups: Questions, comments or experiences
to share? Interact through our
Coffee Shop Discussion Groups.
Hot Links:
The Grazing Wedge and Spring
Turnout In our grazing area, timely advice for managing spring
pasture growth.
Tells
us about your farm! -- So we can serve you
better.
Contents:
Grow It Grain and Beans -- Cost-cutting production
systems for field crops. Livestock
-- Keep stock healthy and productive. Grazing
-- Management-intensive practices to boost pasture production. High-Value Farming -- Grow fruits and veggies
for less, sell for more. Cover Crops
-- Improve soil, cut fertilizer and smother weeds. Compost & Manure-- Manage wastes to make
the most of these soil-building resources. Agroforestry
-- Trees and perennials bring permanent profits to your farm. On-Farm Energy -- How to use less and make more.
Find It Search this site -- Coming soon, a search engine
for this site. Marketplace --
Products and services that help you farm more profitably and sustainably. Classifieds -- Buy, sell or trade on the
Internet. |
News & Views News & Events -- Catch up on the latest
sustainable farming news. Farm Policy
-- Stay on top of legislation that affects how you farm. Rural Writings -- Commentary and views from
the countryside.
Sell It Growing
for Market -- Tap value-added marketing opportunities for produce,
crops, livestock. CSAs, farmers markets, direct marketing. Market Connection -- Link with brokers,
processors and markets.
Interact Coffee Shop
-- "Visit" with other farmers through our discussion groups. Other Links -- Your gateway to sustainable
farming information on the Internet. Q & A
-- Hot topics from our discussion groups and other sources. Local contacts-- Get in touch with neighbors
who can help.
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If you're looking for ways to increase profits from your farm while building
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This site -- conceived and managed by former staff members of The
New Farm magazine -- will help you tame costs, add value to what you sell
and keep you informed of the latest news from the sustainable farming community.
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