A farm in Idaho has received the first-ever "trout-safe" certification from an organization that protects habitat for the fish. The Nature Conservancy s Silver Creek Farm in central Idaho near Ketchum received the certification from the organization Salmon-Safe. Neil Crescenti, agriculture program manager with The Nature Conservancy in Idaho, described how the farm met the standards to get the eco-labeling. .
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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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. .