Acres U.S.A., The Voice of Eco-Agriculture, August 2019 | Issue #578 Copyright 2019, 100 pages (21.5 MB) FEATURES Behind Healthy Farms, a Balance in the SoilBY OHIO STATE UNIVERSITYOhio State University researchers dig in on the science behind soil balancing. Farmers are already doing it. They just want to know why it works. Much Too Mulch Helps Create Soil ResilienceBY DALE STRICKLANDLearn how to maintain soil moisture, fight drought and prevent erosion with a deep dive into the use of mulch on commercial farms. Erosion Strikes Back, Sparking No-till TrendBY ANNELIESE ABBOTTIn our ongoing series on the history of the organic farming movement, we look at the second coming of soil erosion as a national crisis in postwar America. Going Buckwheat Wild With Organic GrainsBY JILL HENDERSONA New York farmer creates his own market for organic, food-grade grains and extols the soil-renewing effects of buckwheat. Carry the One: Finding Strength in NumbersBY PAUL DORRANCEHow do you calculate carrying capacity at a multi-species grazing operation? The perpetual answer: It depends. New Farmers Unite Under Co-op ModelBY STEPHANIE HILLERCo-ops are one promising way to start a farming operation. The approach allows aspiring growers to find strength in numbers. Pretty, Pretty Please With a Ground Cherry on TopBY MICHAEL BROWNGoldenberries and ground cherries, relatives of the tomatillo, are an intriguing crop to take to your local farmers markets. Farm Grapples With Growing Big While Keeping its AuthenticityBY ROCKY WOMACKSeven Springs Farm does it all. The organic family farm runs a CSA, a farm supply business and a catalog. But they do see limits to growth on the horizon. Cultivate Customers Who Buy Your StoryBY DARBY SIMPSONFarmers who want to capture their full profit need to be prepared to patiently educate and develop relationships with their customers. Interview: Timothy A. WiseFOOD SYSTEMS UNDER THREATIn his new book, author Timothy A. Wise takes readers on a whirlwind tour of our dysfunctional global foods systems. Big Ag and billionaires are calling the shots — resulting in environmental degradation and food shortages — but small farmers are pointing the way to more sustainable approaches. DEPARTMENTS VIEW FROM THE COUNTRY Monthly musings from Acres U.S.A.’s editor. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Readers share their thoughts on past articles and words of encouragement. OPINION: Signs of SentienceBY ANDRÉ LEUIf plants have feelings, how does that challenge our ethical frameworks around food? ECO-UPDATE News in brief from around the world on developments in eco-farming technology, organic food and farming, human health and vital environmental issues. CONSULTANT'S CORNER: The Spa Treatment BY JOHN FRANKThe beauty of foliar sprays is that a small increase in plant nutrients can have a major impact in plant health and performance. MINDING YOUR BUSINESS: Before You BeginBY TIM YOUNGStart marketing to your intended tribe before you plant the first seed on your farm. THE HARVEST TABLE: A Plaint about WineBY NICK BARNARDAdditive-addled industrial wine pulls the fermented drink away from its natural roots. THE HARVEST TABLE: Preserving a Tasty Family TraditionBY ABBEY SMITHMaking jams or jelly with wild fruit is a nourishing way to bring friends and families together. STOCK & FLOCK: Lions and Bears and Goats — Oh My!BY BRENDA M. NEGRICalifornia goat ranchers find success in big predator country with help of trained guard dogs. REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS From in-depth book reviews to innovative websites and beyond, here’s what’s on our radar. MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIEDS ECO-MEETINGS We let you know when and where exciting eco-farming events are happening. MEET AN ECO-FARMER Get to know fellow innovative farmers putting ecologically correct production principles to work, resulting in profitable, sustainable operations. Print Version Would you prefer to have a print version of the August 2019 magazine issue instead? Learn More here. Subscribe to Acres U.S.A. If you enjoyed this issue, or any that you've come across – consider subscribing! Acres U.S.A. is a monthly magazine full of in-depth articles that educate and inform. Subscribe in Print. Subscribe digitally through Amazon Kindle.
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