Donate Now
Home / Blogs / Page 2
J-Team Dairy Farm milks 220 cows, with a focus on strong herd genetics and high milk quality. The family farms 175 acres, growing crops including corn, rye, and triticale, and approaches farming with sustainability and animal comfort in mind.
Read More
Tillage is a particularly common tool in organic grain production because of its uses in weed control. One impact of tillage is that it breaks up the soil structure. However, soil’s structure is what holds it together and reduces erosion from wind or rain.
Climate-based practices leverage innovations in agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Nature-based practices leverage natural processes to improve water, soil, and air quality long-term. Using resources like native plant species helps rebuild resilient, biodiverse systems on farms. These systems work to restore ecosystem function and, when maintained, become more effective with time.
Nestled between Shade Mountain to the north and Tuscarora Mountain to the south, the county is the epitome of rural Pennsylvania, with rivers and creeks meandering through deep valleys and towering ridges.
Pastures are a huge component of agriculture in the watershed. From large-scale beef operations to hobbyist miniature horses, everyone grazing has an opportunity to not only sustain, but also to regenerate their pastureland.
Various stakeholders, including agricultural brands Case IH and New Holland, brought together conservation experts, policymakers and farmers to share best practices and innovative ideas.
Soil health practices help address challenges and build more resilient farms. These practices on croplands can help reduce the runoff coming from farms by reducing the loss of topsoil, increasing water infiltration, and reducing the need for fertilizers.
BMPs are cutting-edge agricultural practices that increase yields, reduce management needs, and promote ecological and environmental health.
For the past four years, the Alliance’s Agriculture team worked with an organic dairy farm in Lancaster County, PA, and last year, this nutrient reduction project was completed! Mr. Abner Stotlzfus, a Plain Sect farmer, operates a 40-cow organic dairy, supplying high-quality milk to Organic Valley.
