The Acres U.S.A. March 2016 issue; Vol. 46, No. 3; contains the following: FEATURES A Passion for Quality Meatby Samm SimpsonAn innovative project has yielded an in demand North Carolina-based processing plant, with an exceptional young farmer at the helm, helping to boost multi-state sustainable meat production. Proper Winter Poultry Careby Kelly KloberFrom the best lighting scheme to supplementing nutrients and maintaining laying productivity, livestock expert Kelly Klober shares tips for keeping your chickens in top shape during the colder months. Strengthen Flock Performanceby Kelly KloberIt was once a fairly common practice to regularly take developing female replacements and the laying flock members in hand for individual evaluations. Find out how the Hogan Method can aid in management and culling decisions. Aronia Berry Benefitsby Barbara AdamsThe aronia industry is still young, but the crop shows growing potential for profitable returns and value-added opportunities. Avian Influenza: Flock Securityby Tamara ScullyNo matter how large or small the flock, or whether or not it is pastured, all poultry can become infected with avian influenza. Commonsense approaches can help keep your birds healthy. Snap!by Carry RideoutFew wild creatures have the fearsome reputation for barnyard mayhem the tiny weasel does — learn how to construct a trap to protect your flock. A Furrow Horse for the Communityby Andrea WattsWashington couple trades their tractor for draft horses and finds a new appreciation for an old way of farming. New FDA Regulations for Food Businessesby Judith McGearyFDA’s new food safety regulations are here, the culmination of years of debate that started with the congressional debates over the Food Safety Modernization Act in 2010. While the deadlines for coming into compliance are still a ways off, farmers and food businesses need to pay attention now. Passing the Hatby Eric GibsonWith bank loans hard to come by, many farmers are looking for alternative sources of capital, and one of the new models seeing success is online crowdfunding. Novel Use for ‘Weed Tree’by Jack PetreeThree Oregon businesses have been unified in pursuing their individual passions for environmental sustainability by a tree and its potential for use in sustainable agricultural pursuits. Interview: David Montgomery & Anne BikléConnecting the Macro MicroworldsAuthors, scientists David Montgomery and Anne Biklé dig into the human, soil microbiome.
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