Congress must pass a 2023 Farm Bill before the end of the year, a measure which not only impacts farming but also what s on our plates. The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association has a vision of a future where local food nourishes communities and agricultural practices protect the environment. Christine Hughes, board member of the Association s policy-steering committee and owner of Village Bakery and Café in Athens, said policies promoting soil health through methods such as cover crops and diverse crop rotations will build a more climate resilient food system. .
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We had the car windows down while driving home this summer when we passed a farmer in Hadley tilling his field. The wind was blowing in our direction, and we got a good dose of dust from the field. Both my wife and I tasted a chemical (Roundup?) in.
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) recently released its 2023 Farm Bill Platform. It includes five planks: -Promote soil health and climate resilience through conservation policy; -Increase investments in local and regional food systems;
Managed grazing is one of several ways farmers can implement climate-friendly practices, and after a lengthy absence, a key source of federal aid has been restored. Late this summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $12 million to be shared by groups providing technical assistance for farmers considering managed grazing. .