Farmer to Farmer resources needed to increase conservation practices

American Farmland Trust says more access to farmer-to-farmer education resources in the next farm bill could help increase participation in conservation programs.

Alissa White says conversations between farmers who trust each other help break down barriers associated with implementing new conservation practices.

“71% of almost 700 farmers that were surveyed in Iowa reported that they adopted conservation practices because they participated in a farmer network.”

New Mexico farmer Navona Gallegos says farmer to farmer education has been crucial in her farming journey, but could have come sooner.

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Farmer to Farmer resources needed to increase conservation practices