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Farm Storage Financing, Whole Farm Insurance, Food Safety Rules, and More

August 29, 2015 // 0 Comments

USDA NEWS New Farm Storage Financing Options for Meat, Dairy, and Eggs – For most farmers, on-farm storage is essential to keeping food fresh and safe prior to [...]

Adding LEDs to Farm Equipment to Increase Productivity and Save Energy

July 20, 2015 // 0 Comments

In order to be productive on the farm, it is imperative that we are able to see what we’re doing. With shorter days right around the corner, the ability to get farm work [...]

Sustainable Farm Energy Strategies

December 4, 2014 // 0 Comments

Sustainable Farm Energy Webinars Energy efficiency and renewable energy are important components of farm sustainability, as often simple and inexpensive measures can save [...]

Mother Earth News Fairs 2015

November 21, 2014 // 1 Comment

MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR SETS DATES FOR 2015 Sustainable and self-sufficient living event adds new locations to lineup Want to grow and prepare your own food, raise backyard [...]

Rural Grant Program for Renewable Energy Projects

May 9, 2014 // 0 Comments

USDA has begun accepting grant applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This competitive grant program is designed to support renewable energy projects [...]

Sustainable Farm Energy Webinar Series

April 1, 2014 // 0 Comments

Are you looking to stabilize rising fuel and energy costs on your farm or homestead? Are you seeking more sustainable sources of energy? In this upcoming four-part [...]

USDA: Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change

June 13, 2013 // 0 Comments

Vilsack Announces USDA Measures to Mitigate Risk Related to Climate Change On June 5, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack outlined a vision for [...]

Sustainable Farming and Beginning Farmer Training Updates

May 4, 2013 // 0 Comments

Sustainable Farming and Beginning Farmer Training Updates from the Cornell Small Farms Program – May, 2013. Watch Sustainable Farm Energy Webinars Online Anytime: Need [...]

News from the Center for Rural Affairs, March 2013

March 12, 2013 // 0 Comments

March 2013 News from the Center for Rural Affairs ESSAY: Pioneering Spirit on the March The pioneers formed farms, businesses, and communities over a century ago. An essay by [...]

Whole Farm Workshops: Veterans, Energy, Sheep – Wisconsin

July 7, 2012 // 0 Comments

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute’s Whole Farm Workshops in East Troy, Wisconsin, July 2012. Returning Veterans Eye Farming Careers: Michael Fields Agricultural [...]