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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP): Get Rewarded for Your Existing Conservation Efforts

Are you a farmer, rancher, or forest landowner already using conservation practices on your land? The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP),…

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Smarter Farming, Healthier Fields: USDA’s Guide to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Introduction Managing pests is a constant challenge in agriculture, impacting both the bottom line and the health of the farm…

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Planting for Tomorrow: A Farmer’s Guide to Cover Crops with USDA Support

Cover crops represent a fundamental practice in sustainable agriculture, shifting the focus from solely harvesting a product to nurturing soil…

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What is Regenerative Agriculture? USDA Perspectives and Programs

Regenerative agriculture represents a holistic approach to farming and ranching that aims to improve the health of the agricultural ecosystem,…

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