The Acres U.S.A. September 2017 issue; Vol. 47, No. 9; contains the following: FEATURES Biological Inoculants for Soil Healthby Bryan O'HaraConnecticut vegetable farmer Bryan O’Hara explains the steps and processes for applying Korean Natural Farming principles through the use of Indigenous Microorganisms to boost soil fertility. Farming Under the Canopyby Tamara Scully Medicinal plants such as ginseng, black cohosh, mayapple, goldenseal and other native woodland plants offer opportunities for forest farmers to profit from a non-timber crop harvest. Common Groundby Stephanie HillerOriginally created to preserve open space, land trusts have begun to extend their reach to include and support agriculture. Facebook Groups to the Rescueby Allie Hymas While exchange of information on the internet moves at warp speed, the farming community online still holds many of the values characteristic of the farming communities of yesteryear: a neighborly, helpful posture toward others who need a hand. Top Apps for Smart Farmersby Andrew French In order to be successful in our land management we have to utilize systems thinking to understand the scope of what we are attempting to do on our farms, and apps may help us understand and manage those systems. Bio-Intensive Growingby Francesca Camillo With a focus on soil health and community education, British Columbia organic farmer Jordan Marr is keeping his land, family and business healthy. Taking a Family Sabbaticalby Tracy Frisch If you have a yearning to immerse yourself in a different environment away from your farm for a stretch of time, use this article, highlighting two farmers who were able to get away while keeping the farm afloat, as a guide. DEPARTMENTS View from the Country Letters to the Editor Opinion: Make America Organic Again Melinda Hemmelgarn delvesinto news and happenings from the 35th National Pesticide Forum. The Harvest Table: Get Sassy in the Kitchen Few plants have been traditionally and effectively used in so many ways as sassafras. Learn the secrets of this pungent workhorse. Stock & Flock: Four-Legged Peace of Mind Raising livestock and poultry comes with many challenges, and predation is high on that list. Losses to predators threaten the existence of livestock and poultry operations around the world. What would you give to know your stock is being protected 24 hours a day 365 days a year? Small-Scale Success: Organic Farming in South Florida Couple cultivates local market, specializes in offering an array of tomato varieties. Reviews & Recommendations From in-depth book reviews to innovative websites and beyond, here are our picks. Marketplace Classifieds Eco-Meetings Meet an Eco-Farmer
