By J. Arbuckle, Extension Sociologist, Iowa State University As climate change-driven weather extremes take an increasing toll on agriculture across the U.S., questions about what farmers are doing now and might do in the future toRead More…
A series for farmers to learn practical ideas from peers and experts Theme: Resource stewardship in hard times This virtual Shop Talk series will be an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with other farmers and expertsRead More…
Farmer leadership is critical for scaling up conservation to meet water quality goals, and the state of Wisconsin has a unique program to support farmer leaders: the Producer-Led Watershed Protection grant program, operated through the state’sRead More…
By Jason Gomes Though I’ve spent most of my career as an independent agronomist, my educational background is in anthropology. One concept from anthropology that describes how effective watershed projects work is the mutual-aid network. GroupsRead More…
This event is for farmers seeking practical insights on how to make conservation work while keeping their farms profitable – whether you are just curious about conservation or you’ve already gotten started. You will learn fromRead More…
This article was written by J. Gordon Arbuckle Jr., Grant Wall, and Laurie Nowatzke of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and published on their website. It has been republished here with their permission. Research byRead More…
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that he will embark on a five-state RV tour, titled the “Back to Our Roots” Tour, to gather input on the 2018 Farm Bill and increasing rural prosperity. AlongRead More…