A link to download the PDF will be emailed to you after purchase. Make sure you enter your email address at checkout. Acres U.S.A., The Voice of Eco-Agriculture, February 2020 | Issue #584 Copyright 2020, 100 pages (22.3 MB) FEATURES Wielding Water WiselyBY MARK SHEPARDIn an excerpt from his new book, Mark Shepard outlines a systematic approach to on-farm water management. A Farmer’s Diary BY PAUL DORRANCE A day-by-day, step-by-step look at managing a multi-species grazing operation. By the NumbersBY LEIGH GLENNFarmers can revolutionize their business if they take accounting seriously. The Way of the WormBY RHONDA SHERMANLearn how to install vermiculture systems that can supercharge your farming operation. Eco-Ag 2019BY STAFF REPORTMore than a thousand farmers, ranchers and consultants flocked to Minneapolis in December for Acres U.S.A.’s Eco Ag Conference and Trade Show. Laying a TrapBY ANITA STONETrap cropping is an effective way to ease pest pressure and feed nutrients back into the soil. Age of ResistanceBY ANNELIESE ABBOTTIn the 1950s, pesticides were hailed as a savior for American agriculture, but it didn’t take long for a debate to start that continues to this day. Interview: Dr. Zach BushThe Virginia-based physician has become a leading voice in connecting human health to the health of our soils. He believes humanity’s hope of survival starts with regenerative farmers. DEPARTMENTS FROM THE COUNTRY Monthly musings from Acre U.S.A.’s consulting editor. OPINION: A Farmers Bill of RightsBY SHERRI DUGGERNow more than ever, farmers must take charge of their destinies and become advocates for sweeping changes in our broken food system. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Readers share their thoughts on past articles and words of encouragement. 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: Agriculture Equals Energy CycleBY JON FRANKThe Energy Cycle of your farm or garden is a result of how well the input cycles are working. MINDING YOUR BUSINESS: Becoming a Farm EntrepreneurBY TIM YOUNGFarmers must embrace all aspects of running a business — even those pesky marketing chores. STOCK & FLOCK: The Seasonality of LivestockBY DARBY SIMPSONFor the savvy grazier, winter is a time for rest and recharging, but also for planning ahead. THE HARVEST TABLE: Honey Wine TimeBY KATHY BIRTAn organic Canadian farm finds success in an ancient beverage. Bees and ProbioticsBY MARTIN JAMESNew approaches to preventing colony collapse could offer hope to an embattled honey industry. American EatsBY PAUL DURRENBERGERA new book explores the origins and singularity of American cuisine. 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 and Digital
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