Wyoming Students Draw National Attention
Students at the University of Wyoming’s agricultural school are drawing national attention thanks to a student-run, grassroots farm set up more than ten years ago. Despite the gradual decline in…
Land Grant Colleges Crucial to Agriculture
In an era of economic austerity, farmers and farm advocacy organizations are attempting to remind Congress of the importance of land grant universities to the overall success of the farm…
Indiana to Increase Farm Research
Newly inaugurated Governor of Indiana Mike Pence, in his recent State of the State address, has pledged to increase state funding to farm research programs. Farm research funding has been…
Ranchers Worry About Farm Bill
Farmers and ranchers across the country are worried about the future of their operations as Congress restarts the farm bill process. After more than a year of debate, the end…
Desert Research Facility Celebrates Birthday
California’s Desert Research and Extension Center will celebrate its 100th birthday this year, marking more than a century of American research into arid production possibilities. Since the turn of the…
Ohio State Looks at Alternative Farming
Ohio State University’s Sustainable Agriculture Team is planning to host a series of summer tours this year as part of the Ohio Sustainable Farm Workshop Series. The tours will focus…
American Farmers Volunteer Overseas
As Americans worry about the upcoming Farm Bill, overseas, farmers from across the country are volunteering their time and expertise to help strengthen agricultural practices in the third world. Over…