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  • In Kenya, herders turn an invasive cactus into biofuel

    March 12, 2020 |

    Deutsche Welle (DW) |

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    Response Location: Kenya, Laikipia County

    The invasive prickly pear cactus is spreading over grazing lands in Kenya and is harming herders’ livestock. So a local environmental science graduate is testing a system to turn the cacti into biogas. While the system can be expensive to install, the gas can be used for cooking and fertilizer, which can free up time for pastoralists and reduce the amount of firewood used. The graduate is training eight women’ groups to use the system.

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  • Montana's Grand Prairie Experiment

    February 21, 2020 |

    Bitterroot |

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    Response Location: United States, Malta, Montana

    According to the WWF, 69 percent of the Northern Great Plains remains untilled, providing great opportunity for making sure that land remains untouched. Two conservation organizations, the Nature Conservancy and the American Prairie Reserve, are butting heads as they both try to preserve the land, albeit via different means. Although they both face opposition for their methods, this article lays out exactly how both have already managed to make great strides in conserving the land and increasing biodiversity.

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  • Struggling Wisconsin dairy farmers building a future with hazelnuts, specialty milk, goats and creative thinking

    February 18, 2020 |

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Wisconsin

    Facing environmental issues, changing consumer tastes, corporate mega-farms, and more, small dairy farmers in Wisconsin are quickly adapting their business models to stay afloat. This article looks at a number of solutions that farmers have taken across the state, such as switching to goat milk, growing hazelnuts, renting out barns, or even changing products entirely to wine or olive oil. All of the solutions show that dairy farmers have to be creative and adaptable in order to keep up with the future of farming.

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  • Young farmers apply ancient agroforestry practices in the heart of Sardinia

    January 29, 2020 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: Italy, Desulo, Sardinia

    Sardinia's vast forests are seeing the comeback of an ancient farming practice known as silvopasture which has potential as a climate solution. The ancient technique combines trees with forage plants and livestock and even results in uniquely flavored cheese. The technique has also kept people from leaving the countryside in search of jobs, allowing the next generation to carry on the family business while simultaneously combatting climate change.

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  • Why this farmer moves his cows every day

    December 10, 2019 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: United States, Bluffton, Georgia

    Pastures are able to replenish when livestock can move around. By permitting cattle to travel between pastures for feeding, Will Harris’ ranching technique allows the soil to retain more carbon. The carbon captured by the healthier soil also helps to offset the emissions caused by livestock production.

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  • How a closed-door meeting shows farmers are waking up on climate change

    December 09, 2019 |

    Politico |

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    Response Location: United States

    As the agriculture industry faces crop and profit loss due to catastrophic weather events, many farmers and ranchers are being catalysts for conversations with politicians, scientists, and environmental groups about how to combat the effects of climate change. Throughout the United States, key stakeholders in the food supply chain have formed working groups to discuss climate change and how their industry can work together to improve soil health and sequester carbon. While there are some who are not supportive of these efforts, there is a growing consensus around the importance of having these discussions.

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  • Denmark Raises Antibiotic-Free Pigs. Why Can't the U.S.?

    December 06, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Denmark, Billund

    In the United States, the use of antibiotics in livestock operations has become relatively standard, but a practice in Denmark is proving that antibiotics aren't necessarily crucial to the process. Although not all buy into this practice, one veterinarian has stated that “by changing the way farmers raise their animals, Denmark has shown that you can substantially reduce antimicrobial use in pig production and that it can be done without any long-term impact on productivity.”

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  • Small Farms and Community Markets Create Space for Revitalization

    December 04, 2019 |

    Indiana Environmental Reporter |

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    Response Location: United States, Orleans, Indiana

    Small farmers in Indiana are working together to "manage the spaces they share, and to use those resources to improve their community by growing healthy food, and distributing that food to the people around them." Although the efforts started with a retiree population, young adults are now joining in, and the coop is gaining attention from economists and universities.

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  • Southern Oregon Rancher Builds Fences And Bridges To Keep The Wolves At Bay

    November 19, 2019 |

    Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

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    Response Location: United States, Oregon

    For years, a rancher in Southern Oregon has been trying to keep a local pack of wolves from killing his livestock, and after many rounds of trial and error and collaborative efforts, a high-tech fence may be the solution. Although the fence isn't cheap, many came forward to help make this a possibility and show their support for a project that united people that historically have stood politically opposed.

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  • Lake Erie's green monster: Climate change adds pressure to prevent toxic algal blooms

    November 10, 2019 |

    Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    Toxic green algae has become a prominent threat in Lake Erie, but local farmers are trying to reduce their footprint by limiting agricultural nutrient runoff from manure and fertilizer that is spread on their farm fields. From increasing transparency around agriculture practices to altering how fertilizer is distributed, early signs are showing success with these measures despite there still being a long ways to go.

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