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Soil Testing for Regenerative Farmers: Standard, Haney & Biology
Soil testing for farmers: how to sample, read standard and Haney tests, use biology tests and simple field checks, and track change. See what…
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Regenerative Agriculture Examples: What It Looks Like
Regenerative agriculture examples from five composite farms: grain and cattle, AMP ranch, market garden, silvopasture and urban. See what works.
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Farm Grants for Beginning Farmers: Where to Start
Farm grants for beginning farmers are rarer than loans. Learn which USDA, SARE, state and nonprofit programs to try first and how to apply.…
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Windbreaks: Farm Shelterbelt Design, Species and Benefits
Windbreaks protect crops, livestock and soil while capturing snow. Learn design, species by region and cost-share options. See how to plan yours.
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Most Profitable Crops for Small Farms and Market Gardens
Discover the most profitable crops for small farms: salad greens, microgreens, garlic, flowers and more, with typical returns and regenerative tips. Read on.
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Mob Grazing: High Stock Density Grazing Explained
Mob grazing explained: how high stock density works, when trampling helps, the animal performance and labor trade-offs, and whether it fits your farm.
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Best Cover Crop Mixes for Soil Health, Grazing, Weeds
Cover crop mixes by goal: nitrogen, compaction, erosion, grazing, pollinators and weeds, with seasonal species lists and seeding rates. See which fits you.
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How to Sell Grass-Fed Beef Direct to Customers
Learn how to sell grass-fed beef direct: whole, half and quarter shares, processing rules, pricing math, deposits and repeat buyers. Start building your list.
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Keyline Design: Shaping Land to Hold Water
Keyline design uses land shape, keypoints and subsoiling to spread water across a farm. Learn the origins, costs and cautions before you plow a…
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Urban Farming: How to Grow Food (and a Business) in the City
Urban farming guide: site types, zoning, soil lead testing, raised beds, water, best crops and how to sell. Start growing food in the city…
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Pastured Poultry: Raising Chickens on Grass, Regeneratively
Pastured poultry guide: chicken tractors vs day-range vs eggmobiles, broilers vs layers, predator protection, processing rules and real economics. Start here.
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How to Increase Soil Organic Matter (and How Long It Takes)
Learn how to increase soil organic matter with practices ranked by impact, realistic rates of change, and how to measure progress. Get the plan.