Acres U.S.A., The Voice of Eco-Agriculture, June 2020 | Issue #588 Copyright 2020, 100 pages (32 MB) 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 JUNE FEATURES Viking Sheep Invade FarmBY ALLIE HYMASIcelandic sheep are a triple threat, producing quality fiber, milk and meat. And because they originate in one of the harshest environments in the world, they’re tough as nails. A Time to GrazeBY SPENCER SMITHIn a Holistic Planned Grazing system, knowing the right time to give pastures a rest is crucial to creating a resilient ecosystem and nutritious forage for cattle. When to WeanBY MEG GRESKIWild mammals don’t have human managers to wean their young. For their species to survive through thousands of years, they have reached a balance between lactation, successful rebreeding and preserving body condition. Rascally RabbitsBY NICHKI CARANGELORabbits adapt well to many different conditions on the farm. However, two systems stand out above the rest, which range from the orthodox to the downright zany. Dynamic DuoBY LEIGH GLENNA Virginia couple puts life back into the soil by utilizing biodynamic preparations on a diverse farm operation. No-Till and AlgaeBY WILLIAM McKIBBENAlthough no-till farming has many advantages, in some situation it could be contributing algae blooms in fresh-water lakes. Food For AllBY ANNELIESE ABBOTTImplicit in much of the “feeding the world” discourse were the assumptions that global food production needed to be increased at a faster rate than population growth, that science and technology were the keys to increasing production worldwide and that organic production wasn’t up to the task. Interview: Ben GoldfarbScience writer Ben Goldfarb is the author of Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, which describes how this mammal plays a large role in restoring watersheds and wetlands, creating fertile ground, reducing flooding, enhancing biodiversity and filtering agricultural runoff. DEPARTMENTS VIEW FROM THE COUNTRYMonthly musings from Acres U.S.A.’s managing editor. OPINION: Surviving Planet CoronavirusBY RONNIE CUMMINSRemaining resilient in a time of unprecedented pandemic requires from us changes both political and personal. LETTERS TO THE EDITORReaders share their thoughts on past articles and words of encouragement. 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 CORNER: A Salute to SoilBY JON FRANKThe key to achieving excellent quality crops with very high yield is to have a reserve of predigested minerals ready for plant uptake. MINDING YOUR BUSINESS: The Power of InvoicingBY MORGAN HOUKHaving a system in place will help grow your business and present a professional front to customers and vendors. STOCK & FLOCK: Flocking to the FamiliarBY KELLY KLOBERAlthough they might not have the exotic appeal of some heritage breeds, white-feathered chicken breeds are worth considering. HARVEST TABLE: How to Source Quality FoodBY LEAH WEBBFiguring out where to buy certain foods at the best price and quality will take some time and effort on your part — but your family is worth it. 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
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