Alternative energy projects are popping up across the country, often the result of a power company approaching a landowner to obtain land for solar or wind projects. Shannon Ferrell, Department of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University, has studied the topic extensively and has tips for...

Is your farm on Twitter? Michele Walfred, communications specialist with University of Delaware Extension, believes more farms should embrace this social media platform. She presented “Yes, It’s Time for Twitter. Really.” as a recent webinar hosted by University of Maryland Extension and MidAtlantic...

If you sell directly to consumers, your farm’s website represents a critical piece of your marketing strategy. Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) offered “How to Create a Farm Website That Sells” as a recent webinar presented by Charlotte Smith, owner of 3 Cow Marketing. Larissa McKenna, human farmin...

Tall grass grazing relies on the relationship between the pasture plants and the soil microbial organisms. This relationship, based on nutrient cycling, is the key to growing nutritious and plentiful pasture. Whether growing warm or cool season grasses – or both, depending on your growing region – t...

Hemp has faded in and out of history, and its contributions have been easily forgotten. But efforts by citizens, researchers and lawmakers led to hemp’s removal from the Schedule I Drugs list in January 2019. The use of hemp for a variety of purposes is hardly new. References dating back to Mesopota...

Many businesses use social media as part of their marketing strategy. Charlotte Smith, owner of 3 Cow Marketing, believes farmers shouldn’t be an exception. She presented “How to Find & Engage with Customers on Social Media” as a recent webinar hosted by Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT). Smith was ...

For farmers grazing cattle in an organic system, winter housing is an important consideration. Many farmers are choosing to outwinter cattle, an old system that’s getting new attention. “Outwintering is reduced input dairy farming,” said Dr. Brad Heins, assistant professor in the Department of Anima...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the popularity of the 21-ingredient “Impossible Burger,” the plant meat industry is being grilled about its right to even use the term “meat.” Much like the dairy industry’s fight for their real milk designation against the plant-based milks, animal agriculture has advocates ...

MT. ULLA, NC – Being willing to adapt and experiment has helped organic dairy farmer Chris Hoffner manage the challenging dairy industry environment of recent years. For example, he has adjusted his herd management to take advantage of a premium offered by Organic Valley in the winter. He takes in l...