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A Prophet Of Soil Gets His Moment Of Fame
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by
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Aug 12, 2020
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filed under:
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Working Lands for Wildlife,
WLFW,
Agriculture,
NPR
More than 40 years ago, in Nigeria, a young scientist named Rattan Lal encountered an idea that changed his life — and led, eventually, to global recognition and a worldwide movement to protect the planet's soil.
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Ag a perfect place to 'do science' (Editorial)
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by
Web Editor
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published
Jun 04, 2019
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last modified
Jun 04, 2019 03:19 PM
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filed under:
Education and Outreach,
News,
Agriculture
Using agriculture as a venue for science aligns perfectly with the “do science” mentality. The hands-on action-oriented learning in real-life conditions tricks young students into learning by stimulating their senses and curiosity. It exposes them to so many scientific realms that they often learn they like something they never knew about.
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Arba Minch University
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by
Rosanne Hessmiller
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last modified
Jul 06, 2023 01:50 PM
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filed under:
Universities,
Arba Minch Water Technology Institute,
Africa,
Ethiopia,
Agriculture,
Water technology
Arba Minch University is based in South-West Ethiopia. The University was initially founded as the Arba Minch Water Technology Institute (AWTI) and it was officially inaugurated as a full -fledged university in June 2004. Arba Minch University is currently working as one of National Research Universities and has more than 36,000 registered students in regular, evening, weekend and distance programs in first, second and third degree.
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Black Urban Growers (BUGs)
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by
Rhishja Cota
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published
Apr 04, 2023
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last modified
May 23, 2024 07:04 PM
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filed under:
African American Farmers,
Sustainable Agriculture,
WLFW,
Farmers,
African American Landowners,
Black Farmers,
Regional Partnerships,
Equity and Inclusion,
Agriculture
Black Urban Growers (BUGs) is committed to building networks and community support for growers in both urban and rural settings. Through education and advocacy around food and farm issues, we nurture collective Black leadership to support Black agrarianism and reimagine Black futures. Based in New York City, BUGs reach is national through its annual conference.
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California State University Agricultural Research Institute
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by
Rhishja Cota
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published
Nov 01, 2022
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filed under:
Universities,
Agricultural Research Institute,
Remote Sensing,
Fire Mapping,
Wildland Fire,
Agriculture,
Ladder Fuels
The Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) exemplifies the mission of the California State University system by working for California and its citizens through partnerships across the agricultural industry and beyond. Through the colleges of agriculture on four CSU campuses and allied disciplines across the CSU, the ARI conducts applied research to ensure the sustainability of California agriculture.
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Can Agriculture and Biodiversity Coexist?
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by
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published
Dec 15, 2022
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last modified
Dec 16, 2024 04:18 PM
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filed under:
Biodiversity,
WLFW,
Food Demand,
Northern Bobwhite Quail,
News,
Grasslands and Savannas,
Working Lands for Wildlife,
Agriculture
To free up land for biodiversity conservation while satisfying growing food demand, techno-optimist narratives suggest indefinitely increasing agricultural productivity, including through massive pesticide use. But this view, which has made its way from an academic niche into corporate and policy-making circles, overlooks the complexity of natural ecosystems and the market dynamics that regulate access to food.
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Certified Biomass Procurement Specialist - Switchgrass
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by
Admin
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published
Jun 30, 2021
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filed under:
Training,
Sustainable Agriculture,
Livestock,
Farmers,
Grasses,
Switchgrass,
Native Grasslands,
Farming,
Agriculture
This eight-hour online course is designed to prepare agriculturists to work with farmers as employees of a bio-refinery to provide its feedstock needs. Course topics include site selection, soils, drainage, fertility, varieties, weed control, selecting growers, contracts, production systems and other switchgrass production issues. Course instructors are specialists from Auburn University, University of Tennessee, University of Kentucky and Genera Energy. For more information or to enroll contact Mark Hall (hallmah@auburn.edu).
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Clemson College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
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by
Web Editor
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published
Dec 30, 2020
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last modified
May 23, 2024 08:06 PM
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filed under:
Universities,
WLFW,
Forestry,
Clemson University,
Working Lands for Wildlife,
Agriculture
The College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS) embodies founder Thomas Green Clemson’s vision of a “high seminary of learning” focused on improving the lives of South Carolinians through education, discovery, and outreach in the agricultural and life sciences
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Ep. 89 Pheasants Forever And Precision Ag
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by
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published
Aug 21, 2019
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filed under:
Farming,
Podcast,
Agriculture,
Birds
Ep. 89 Pheasants Forever and Precision Ag Pheasants Forever + Agriculture might not be the first combination you think of, but their similarities are far greater than one might expect. Tanner Bruce, Ag and Conservation Programs Manager at Pheasants Forever, joins podcast host Tony Kramer to talk conservation, precision farming, and the new partnership with Pheasants Forever and John Deere.
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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by
Web Editor
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published
Jun 30, 2020
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last modified
May 27, 2024 04:45 PM
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filed under:
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FDACS,
Florida,
Wildland Fire,
SE FireMap,
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
State Agencies,
Agriculture
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) supports and promotes Florida agriculture, protects the environment, safeguards consumers, and ensures the safety and wholesomeness of food. Our programs and activities are so varied and extensive, they touch the life of just about every Floridian.
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