FARM SAFETY ...
AGRITOURISM DATA ...
Survey examines state of agritourism pre-pandemic
A total of 1,834 farmers, ranchers and vineyard operators from all 50 states responded
WORKING TOGETHER ...
Combining solar panels and lamb grazing increases land productivity
Researchers compared lamb growth in pastures with solar panels and traditional open pastures
WHAT'S GROWING ...
Organic alfalfa hay cost study released
High-quality organic alfalfa hay is an important ingredient in milk-cow feed rations for organic dairies
AG POLICY ...
Farm Journal Foundation supports America Grows Act
America Grows Act would reassert U.S. leadership in agricultural research
DEMOGRAPHICS ...
New study examines importance, unique traits of female farmers
The number of farms operated by women has risen over the past two decades
study ...
Pasa invites vegetable farms to participate in financial benchmarks study
Virtual work sessions will be February 25, March 4,24,31
LOCAL STUDY ...
New project documents sustainable farming practices
Eight farms ranging in size from 3 acres to over 5,000 acres were selected as subjects for case studies
LAND USE ...
Land deals meant to improve food security may cause harm
Adapted from a story by Jessica Sieff, assistant director for media relations at the University of Notre Dame
bumble bees ...