The Acres U.S.A. April 2018 issue; Vol. 48, No. 4; contains the following: FEATURES Adaptive Grazingby Tamara ScullyMultispecies grazing allows for parasite control, better pasture utilization, safety and soil enhancement. The Walnut Hill Farm practices adaptive grazing, or aiming to mimic what would happen in a natural grazing system. Fracking in Farm Fieldsby Maria DimengoMore than 74 percent of U.S. farms operate within shale basins, active shale plays and fracturing sand geologies. Growing Potentialby Jordan StricklerHemp, once a legal and thriving crop in the United States, is beginning to make a comeback. Alternative Grain Gainsby Shawndra MillerAt Maple Drive Farms, a 2,500-acre row crop operation near Addison, Michigan, a father-and-daughter team produces food-grade, non-GMO teff. Itsy Bitsy Greens Pack Potent Punchby Lauren TurnerMichael Douglas and his wife, Astrid Raffinpeyloz, operate Itsy Bitsy Greens, an organic/biodynamic microgreens farm in Sequim, Washington. Growing Under Glassby Richard SkellyWhat began in 1973 as a small garden and landscaping center on a farm in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, specializing has expanded to 5 acres of indoor greenhouse growing. Digging for Black Goldby Emily LudolfThe remarkable tales of successful organic truffle farming in Northern California are giving new hope to wineries that can no longer rely on grapes alone. Flame Weeding for Organic Weed ControlStaff ReportsTwo certified organic farms find host of benefits with flame weeding. Interview: David C. JohnsonThe Promise of MicrobesScientist David C. Johnson explores microbial communities, compost and carbon sequestration. DEPARTMENTS View from the CountryMonthly musings from Acres U.S.A.’s publisher. Letters to the EditorReaders share their thoughts on past articles and words of encouragement. Opinion: Measuring Biodiversity on Organic FarmsWhile surprising to many of us, biodiversity is not an esoteric, incalculable quality. In fact, it is relatively easy to quantify. And by law, organic certifiers should be doing just that. Eco-UpdateNews in brief from around the world on developments in eco-farming technology, organic food and farming, human health and vital environmental issues. Science on Your SideAcres U.S.A. highlights recent research and what it means for you. The Harvest Table: Meat is LifeIn part 1 of this three-part series of articles, farmer Andrew French explores the ethics, ecology and economy of raising and eating animals. Stock & Flock: The Physiology of FearTemple Grandin shares the basics of keeping livestock stress-free for better health. Small-Scale Success: Bats on the FarmIt is estimated that bats save $741,000 annually in the reduction of pesticide use and as much as $54 billion in year in pest control services in the United States alone. Reviews & RecommendationsFrom in-depth book reviews to innovative websites and beyond, here’s what’s on our radar. Marketplace Classifieds Eco-MeetingsWe let you know when and where exciting eco-farming events are happening. Meet an Eco-FarmerGet to know fellow innovative farmers putting ecologically correct production principles to work, resulting in profitable, sustainable operations.
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