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What Are Your Plant Roots Trying to Tell You?
Plant roots do much more than anchor plants in place. They absorb water and nutrients, interact with beneficial soil organisms, and help maintain soil structure. Taking a closer look at how roots develop can reveal important information about the conditions your plants are experiencing.
Where Does the Rain Go? Understanding Water Infiltration
When rain falls on a pasture, crop field, or garden, where does all that water go? Some of it soaks into the ground, some evaporates, and some flows across the surface. What happens to that rainfall can tell us a great deal about the condition of our soil.
Is Your Soil Compacted? 5 Signs to Look For
Healthy soil contains tiny spaces that allow water, air, and plant roots to move through the ground. When soil becomes compacted, these spaces are reduced, making it harder for plants to thrive. Here are five signs you can look for without expensive equipment.
The Underground Workforce: Understanding the Soil Food Web
Understanding this underground workforce can help us look at soil differently. Soil is not simply dirt that anchors plants and stores water and nutrients.
Your Soil Is Talking: 7 Field Clues You Can See Without a Lab
You do not need a laboratory report to begin learning about your soil. A soil test can provide valuable information, but some of the first clues about soil health are already visible in the field.
The Story of a Honeybee
Discover the fascinating evolution of beekeeping—from ancient traditions to the modern challenges faced by today's beekeepers. Learn practical tips and why our pollinators are more essential than ever.
Gardening on the Square
Learn the art of efficient gardening with our detailed guide on square foot gardening. Discover how raised beds, smart soil mixes, and crop rotation can transform small spaces into bountiful gardens.
One with Nature
In “One with Nature,” I reflect on the life of my great-grandmother, who through her Cherokee heritage and Quaker faith, imparted timeless wisdom about respecting the Earth and its creatures. Her gentle care for animals and dedication to her garden taught me profound lessons about patience and connection to nature.
Coming full circle
In this insightful blog post, we delve into the origins of regenerative agriculture and its connection to Indigenous wisdom. For centuries, Native Americans have practiced sustainable land stewardship, understanding the intricate relationships between plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Row-Cropping Regeneratively
Can row cropping be done in a way that builds rather than destroys soil? This blog explores the intersection of traditional row cropping and regenerative agriculture, highlighting methods that enhance soil health and crop nutrition.
Can you Hay Regeneratively?
Is haying harming your soil? While essential for feeding livestock, haying removes vital nutrients from the ground. This blog explores the challenges of haying sustainably, repurposing old hay, and finding regenerative solutions to restore balance to your land.
How we got this way
In "How We Got This Way – Part 2," we examine humanity's relentless pursuit of control and its devastating effects on biodiversity, natural resources, and the balance of life on Earth. Discover the principles of regenerative agriculture and why change begins with love, respect, and rethinking our role in the ecosystem.
How we got this way
In "How We Got This Way – Part 1," we delve into humanity's legacy of control over nature, tracing the origins of industrial agriculture and the environmental cost of greed-driven practices. Learn how pre-European ecosystems thrived in balance and how rediscovering love and respect for the land can guide us toward a sustainable future.
USARAAI SUMMIT 2023 Part 5
Discover insights from Dr. Forbes Walker and Pat Keyser on the Smart Climate Grassland Project, greenhouse gases, and regenerative grazing research at the USARAAI Summit 2023. Plus, highlights from the South Poll cattle auction.
USARAAI SUMMIT 2023 Part 4
Explore insights from Russ Wilson and Ryan Kolodziej on seed saving, food preservation, silvopasture, and farm diversity at the USARAAI Summit 2023.
USARAAI SUMMIT 2023 Part 3
Discover insights from Nick Race on regenerative agriculture and the benefits of rotational pig farming. Plus, join us for an engaging pasture walk at the USARAAI Summit 2023.
USARAAI SUMMIT 2023 Part 2
Explore the benefits of rotational grazing with mixed species, effective pasture management, and marketing strategies shared by Greg and Debbie Brann at the USARAAI Summit 2023.
USARAAI SUMMIT 2023
Discover key highlights from the USARAAI Summit 2023 at The Warehouse, featuring expert presentations on regenerative agriculture by Dr. Allen Williams and others. Learn about sustainable farming practices, carbon markets, and effective marketing strategies.
USARAAI SUMMIT 2022
Explore key takeaways from USARAAI Summit 2022, including soil testing, regenerative grazing, and sustainable agriculture practices to enhance farm productivity and soil health.
USARAAI SUMMIT 2021 Part 2
Discover practical strategies from USARAAI Summit 2021, including soil health testing, adaptive grazing, silvopasture, and regenerative case studies to boost farm productivity.