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Farmers and Nature to Benefit from Newly Launched Agroforestry Project

Eligible producers in 30 states invited to apply for funding and technical support

July 2, 2026

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners today announced the launch of the Expanding Agroforestry Project (EAP), an effort to help U.S. farmers strengthen their operations, diversify revenue, and improve land health.

Farmers Share Key Takeaways from Feed in Focus Sustainability Program

By Noah Newman posted on April 30, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Cover Crops, Soil Health

The program has engaged 43 farmers in Idaho, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, covering 50,000 acres and 43,000 cows so far.

Senators Unveil Bill to Improve Farmer Coordination, Education

By John Dobberstein posted on May 29, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

The Farmer to Farmer Act would authorize the NRCS to enter into cooperative agreements with community-based organizations in each state that are able to identify and build on established and burgeoning peer-to-peer networks and create new ones.

New Chairwoman for U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef

By No-Till Farmer Staff posted on May 28, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

As a founding member of Roundtable, TNC is, “excited to see Nancy Labbe take on this role, further advancing our commitment to work collaboratively with ranchers and the beef supply chain.”

Educating Landowners on the Merits of No-Till & Cover Crops

A first-ever workshop brought landowners into the farm shop to hear why no-tillers should get extra consideration – beyond just a figure on a rent check.

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 26, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

Last week, I headed east to Brownsburg, Ind. (just west of Indianapolis) to attend a first-ever gathering at Starkey Farms dubbed “Conversations about Conservation” that was held exclusively for a non-farming, landowner audience.

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[Video] Ag Leader’s New RightPath Keeps Implement Centered on Guidance Line

February 24, 2025 | Posted in Equipment

Ag Leader introduced RightPath at the 2025 National Farm Machinery Show. Product specialist Logan Handsaker gives us a first look at the retrofit kits that aims to solve the problem of implement drift.

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[Video] Conveying the Science & Power of Conservation

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 24, 2025

Aquatic Ecologist with the Nature Conservancy, Krista Kirkham shares her thoughts attending the first Conversations about Conservation workshop in Brownsburg, Ind.

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[Video] Fostering a Strong Relationship Between Landowner and Farmer

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 24, 2025 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Mike Dunn, Indiana Director of Freshwater Conservation Programs with the Nature Conservancy spoke at the first Conversations about Conservation workshop where he explained the importance of farmers and landowners working together to steward the land being farmed.

Frankly Speaking

Protect the Farm, Protect the Environment

By Frank Lessiter posted on May 28, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Nearly three dozen farmers in southwest Wisconsin are showing the area’s non-farm population how no-till, strip-till, cover crops and nutrient management are improving soil and water quality — and boosting farm income at the same time.

Why No-Till & Other Regenerative Ag Practices Are Catching On in Red States

In some conservative pockets of the U.S., farmers are embracing regenerative practices. Just don’t ask them to make it political.

By Eve Andrews posted on November 13, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Ambrook Research

In some conservative pockets of the U.S., farmers are embracing regenerative practices. Just don’t ask them to make it political.

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