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agriculture

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Carrots are seen at the end of a wooden barrel that sits horizontally on a stand outside.
agriculture

Ancestral seed relatives offer healing, better health

Dream of Wild Health farm recovers seed relatives, provides nourishment for urban families, and cultivates young leaders.

Man stands next to donkey in a pasture on his farm.
agriculture

Rental programs help Minnesota farmers test-drive no-till

Some Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Minnesota rent no-till equipment to farmers, which allows them to plant cover crops. However, maintenance costs and the availability and size of the equipment can be barriers.

Healthy soil, clean water are central to environmentally-friendly agriculture, but the challenges in the field go deep
Conservation

Healthy soil, clean water are central to environmentally-friendly agriculture, but the challenges in the field go deep

The future of agriculture lies at the intersection of economic, environmental, political, and familial forces

Entrance to the Green Zone at COP27. This area was the public hub for the November 2022 UN Climate Change Conference with art
Environment

Here’s how climate change will likely impact food security and public health

Climate change impacts natural disasters which in turn impact agriculture, food security and the spread of disease.

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