Living Roots

55 posts

Contract Confidence 

December 12, 2024
Managing contracts is an essential part of running a successful farming business. Contracts help farmers plan for the future and balance financial risks. Seemingly small details in a contract can make a huge difference in your farm’s financial security and whether you are eligible for various grants and programs, including USDA funding. 
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Beyond the Buzzwords

December 12, 2024
Regenerative. Climate-Smart. Sustainable. Organic. The world of agriculture is bursting with eco-friendly alternatives to the modern industrial model. But where do these movements come from, what do they mean, and how are they different from each other?
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Farming in 3D

September 15, 2024
With a background in marine biology and 18 years of coding experience, Jonathan Watkins brings his own unique perspective to the farm – he has found many ways to apply 3D printing in their daily operations to save time, cost and hassle.
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Hemp in field

Hemp Unraveled

September 15, 2024
When chronic pain hit close to home, Ellis Monroe turned to an unexpected ally: hemp. Discover how Monroe and other farmers are reclaiming hemp’s healing potential, resisting corporate takeover, and rebuilding agriculture through care, science, and community.
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Community Land for Community Benefit

September 15, 2024
Using idle city lots, such as church property, can be an affordable way to access land for food production - but working to get multiple community entities to a shared understanding is often difficult. Two local leaders navigate and share their case studies for farming in community partnership in Mississippi.
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Toxic Harvest

September 15, 2024
As evidence piles up that "forever chemicals" like PFAS are spread through current and historic sludge applications, what can we do to protect our crops and the people we feed?
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The Dirt on Soil Testing

September 15, 2024
Soil testing can help you manage nutrients and amendments for optimum soil health, crop production, and pasture quality. Accurate and reliable test results depend on good sampling techniques. Get the most out of on-farm soil testing.
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Agritourism Adventures

September 15, 2024
The essence of agritourism is providing an experience and telling your story. People will always enjoy good food, meeting new people, and learning new things. They also enjoy live music, having engaging entertainment for their children, and being surrounded by a peaceful setting for events. If you are considering incorporating agritourism into your operation, now is a perfect time to start planning.
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Growing Connections

September 15, 2024
Three farmers, originally from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Myanmar, share their experiences growing culturally significant specialty crops for personal use and for the benefit of their communities.
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