Acres U.S.A., The Voice of Eco-Agriculture, April 2019 | Issue #574 Copyright 2019, 25.5 MB PDF, 100 pages. A link to download the PDF will be emailed to you after purchase. FEATURES Growing the College Farmby Tamara ScullyCollege farms are no longer found only at traditional agriculture schools or land grant universities. These farms not only educate agricultural students, agri-business executives and future farmers; they also serve the colleges and their surrounding communities. Entrepreneurial Passionby Richard J. SkellyFind out how young farmer Jessica Neiderer grew her small operation into a prosperous supplier of organic vegetables and fruits in the Garden State. Farming Fungi for Fun & Profitby Leigh GlennGet an inside look at the Virginia mushroom-growing scene and consider growing these myco-delights yourself. Open-Pollinated Corn for Organic Farmingby Tim KingFarmer Stanley Smith, who farms 205 acres near Lewiston, Minnesota suspected that today’s overpriced and overbred hybrid seed corn might not be such a good deal compared to the less expensive open-pollinated varieties so he did his own trial. What’s In Your Organic Fertilizer?by Tom SchenkThere is so much pollution in our environment that it is difficult to find pure, pristine fertilizer ingredients. Tom Schenk examines some popular organic fertilizers and their sources. Flowering Young Farmersby Rocky WomackA passion for flowers leads to a dream come true and a lifestyle for two determined university students. Addressing the Farmland Crisisby Stephanie HillerFinding suitable land is a challenge in itself for new farmers. With older farmers getting ready to retire, and approximately 92 million acres expected to change hands in the next five years, but land prices have risen steadily over the past decade. The Prophet with the Profits: J.I. Rodaleby Anneliese AbbottThis article is the fifth in a series focused on the history of organic agriculture in America and those who played a prominent role in shaping the movement. Pasture as Foundation of Healthby Tracy FrischTwenty-seven years after buying their home farm, Jon and Juli Bansen operate a successful 200-cow grass-only organic dairy farm on 600 acres of pasture and forage in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Predicting Soil & Moisture Conditionsby John Peragine Find out how on-farm weather stations are helping amass critical data to more accurately predict pest and disease pressures. Interview: Walter JehneSupporting the Soil Carbon SpongeMicrobiologist, climate scientist, founder of Health Soils Australia Walter Jehne discusses climate and soil health. 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: The Risky Business of PesticidesDr. Jonathan Lundgren discusses the unforeseen risk of pesticides and the need for holistic risk assessment, crucial thinking and common sense when it comes to regenerative farming. Eco-UpdateNews in brief from around the world on developments in eco-farming technology, organic food and farming, human health and vital environmental issues. Consultant’s CornerThis monthly column focuses on large-scale agronomic topics to help keep your soil in top shape and your yields high. Mind Your BusinessThis monthly column focuses on the ins and outs of the business side of farming. Science on Your SideAcres U.S.A. highlights recent research and what it means for you. The Harvest Table: Good Fats, Bad FatsThroughout man’s history, and especially since we began to cook food, animal fats have been appreciated not only for their heat-stable nature, calorie- and nutrient-rich properties but also for their deep and truly satiating flavors. Stock & Flock: Developing a Better BroilerProblems plague the bird favored by industrial meat producers; can breeders and growers develop a broiler that also solves the problem of excess cockerels from the egg industry? Health & Healing: Sleep for FarmersFarmers are the only people who actually count sheep. Most farmers — along with most Americans in general — need to work a little harder at doing so figuratively. 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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