Recent News: #farming
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March 23, 2021
A faith-based farm renews the spirit of the land
The Wittel Farm keeps sustainability central to its volunteer-led operation
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January 07, 2021
Twenty years later, the restoration efforts on a New York farm help secure its future
The Otsego County Soil and Water Conservation District goes virtual to tour impactful conservation practices
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December 03, 2020
After unprecedented storms hit New York, communities take a different approach to flood protection
Watershed-focused projects are improving stream health, adding green infrastructure and vacating flood-prone properties
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September 17, 2020
The first farm on the left
As Northern Virginia suburbs boom, Roundabout Meadows stands on the front line of encroaching development
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May 26, 2020
Chesapeake farms are feeling the heat
Changes to our climate can have serious impacts on agriculture
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May 14, 2020
Small markets step up in a big way during the coronavirus pandemic
Two Maryland businesses work tirelessly to meet consumer demand
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July 16, 2019
The hemp doctor of Wyndridge Farm
An early adopter shows the promise of a misunderstood plant’s return
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January 03, 2019
Going under cover to reduce pollution
Cover crops are one of the many ways farmers are reducing pollution
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May 29, 2014
Reducing agricultural runoff creates clean water in Chesapeake Bay
Scientists link on-farm best management practices with improvements in water quality.
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June 21, 2010
U.S. Department of Agriculture to Showcase Conservation Practices on Farmland
The USDA will expand outreach and innovative conservation practices on farmland in three small watersheds.
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