The Acres U.S.A. July 2016 issue; Vol. 46, No. 7; contains the following: FEATURES Give and Takeby Dr. Robert MikkelsenSustaining agricultural productivity relies on maintaining a soil environment to support the growth of healthy roots, and because roots are not immediately visible, their importance is often overlooked. Reflections of a Revolutionaryby Mark KeatingAuthor, educator, organic advocate and consultant Grace Gershuny shares her take on organic agriculture from its grassroots to its bright future. Protecting Local Food Productionby Lynsey GrosfieldAn agrarian park in Spain acts as a vibrant hub for growers, supplying the nearby urban population and beyond with a variety of crops. Farmer to Farmerby Andrew FrenchWhat started as a seed of an idea in 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin, has blossomed into a profitable small-scale diversified farming endeavor for two ambitious young farmers. Debate Over Saving Beesby Tracy FrischBeekeepers in Massachusetts have been organizing in recent months to challenge regulatory and legislative proposals they say would not do enough to protect bees from pesticides — and might actually put them in greater jeopardy. In Good Companyby Janisse RayAuthor Janisse Ray is welcomed with open arms and a full plate at an Ohio hybrid model farm supporting multiple families. FSMA: Produce Safetyby Judith McGearyThe final article in a three-part series on the FDA’s new food safety regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), focusing on produce. Interview: Tradd CotterWild World of MycologyFungi guru Tradd Cotter talks mycoremediation, mushroom farming and diverse research projects.
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