Water contamination remains a big concern for farmers
Among their many concerns, farmers continue to battle contaminated water found underneath their soil. All too often, toxins are being sent into storm drains, reaching farm irrigation ditches. The worst...
View ArticleNitrogen pollution lingers for decades
Nitrogen and other excess nutrients running off of farmlands is a pressing environmental issue. Nitrogen and phosphorous, especially, have detrimental impact on the water quality in waterways on or...
View ArticleAgritourism trend continues to rise
A career in agriculture almost always means a career of uncertainty, so farmers and ranchers often seek ways to diversify their operations. Offering opportunities to hunt and fish on their land are...
View ArticleBeginning farmers and ranchers face barriers within agriculture industry
American agriculture has an age crisis on its hands, and it has for some time. The average age for an American farmer is 57, while the fastest growing segment of farm operators is 65 years old or...
View ArticleLeopold Conservation Award recipient announced in Wisconsin
Sand County Foundation and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation are proud to announce Cates Family Farm as the recipient of the prestigious Leopold Conservation Award, which honors Wisconsin landowner...
View ArticleStowell family receives statewide conservation award in Utah
Sand County Foundation in partnership with the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, Western AgCredit and the Utah Cattlemen’s Association are proud to name H.A. Farms as the recipient of the prestigious...
View ArticleHow to eat local during the winter months
So, like me, you live in an area where it’s absolutely frigid at least six months out of the year. Well, at least it seems that long. Anyway, also like me, you probably desperately miss the fresh local...
View ArticleGiacomini family receives California conservation award
In partnership with Sand County Foundation and the California Farm Bureau Federation, Sustainable Conservation is proud to announce Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company as the recipient of the...
View ArticleBig win for small farms
Last month, many small farms were concerned that the regulations involved in the impending Food Safety Modernization Act might put them out of business. But, the FDA has responded to their concerns....
View ArticleWetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate
Water scarcity has certainly been at the forefront of environmental concerns for a number of years. Now, we’re seeing a gradual disappearance of marshes and wetlands that not only provide important...
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