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Embrace Change: Cultivating Pasture Diversity

Embrace Change: Cultivating Pasture Diversity

by | posted in: Economics, Regenerative Ag | 1

Transitioning from a monoculture to more diverse native species is not a neat process.

AMP, biodiversity, diversity, economics, ranching, regenerative
Embrace the Chaos

Embrace the Chaos

by | posted in: Books, Soil health principles | 6

A Chaos Garden is a functional and fun expression of the soil health principle: maximizing diversity!

biodiversity, diversity, gardening, insects, mulch
Join the New Mexico Cover Crop Seed Collective!

Join the New Mexico Cover Crop Seed Collective!

by | posted in: Regenerative Ag, Resources, Seed saving | 1

Are you interested in growing out cover crops for seed? Whether you are new to seed saving or an experienced grower, have just a little bit of space or a lot –everyone is welcome to the inaugural meeting of the … Continued

community, Cover Crops, diversity, seed saving
Soil health pioneer George Washington Carver

Soil health pioneer George Washington Carver

by | posted in: Economics, Regenerative Ag | 3

Carver recognized soil health as essential to alleviate poverty and debt of African American farmers and establish independence. His work is fundamental to regenerative agriculture as we know it today.

diversity, regenerative
Biodiversity highest on Indigenous-managed lands

Biodiversity highest on Indigenous-managed lands

by | posted in: Research, TEK | 0

Maximizing biodiversity is the second soil health principle. An often cited study, published in 2019 and led by the University of British Columbia, highlights the importance of Indigenous land management in achieving this goal.

biodiversity, diversity, TEK
Why Should Farmers Organize for Racial Equity?

Why Should Farmers Organize for Racial Equity?

by | posted in: Consensus building, Resources | 0

Our movement will not be successful unless it is inclusive and addresses the deep structural racism in agriculture and our food system that affects all of us.

community, consensus, diversity
Healthy Soil: Our Future

Healthy Soil: Our Future

by | posted in: Champions, Economics, Video, Water | 2

Happy National Soil Health Day! We’re celebrating with the release of a short video, featuring New Mexico ranchers sharing the principles & benefits of planned grazing for greater soil health.

AMP, diversity, economics, planned grazing, ranching, video, water
10 Tips for Summer Grazing Success

10 Tips for Summer Grazing Success

by | posted in: Regenerative Ag | 0

Practice these tips by Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag routinely for a great grazing season. Bonus: you will learn more with each day you spend in the pastures with your livestock.

AMP, diversity, observation, planned grazing, soil biology
Soil Health in the Southwest

Soil Health in the Southwest

by | posted in: Video | 1

New video series from USDA/NRCS released! Watch how soil health works on a grand scale in CO, AZ and NM.

diversity, economics, video, water
How Can You See Soil Health?

How Can You See Soil Health?

by | posted in: Soil health assessment | 0

NOBLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Many soil health measures require laboratory analysis. However, there are a few indicators you can look and smell for right in the field.

diversity, farming, ranching, soil biology

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