With spring on the horizon, we have two exciting announcements about the Gaining Ground team: 🌱 Outstanding farm leaders Chrissie Edgeworth and Kari Bender have been promoted to Farm Co-Managers, having served as Assistant Co-Managers in 2023! 🌱 Esteemed no-till grower Mark Congdon has joined the crew as our first-ever Director of Agriculture, to oversee our milestone expansion to Minute Man National Historical Park! In the latest GG newsletter, we caught up with Chrissie, Kari, and Mark for in-depth Q&As about their backgrounds in farming, their agricultural philosophies, and what they're looking forward to come spring. Click below to learn more—and to sign up for farm updates as we prepare for another abundant season! https://lnkd.in/e8BpsfqM
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Our Essentials courses offer more than hands-on lessons in regenerative principles. In three days or less, you can build a network of peers working towards the same goals – improving their land, livestock and operation's profitability. “Knowing people is beneficial all the time. You know, being able to help somebody who's just getting into it and is as excited as I am about doing it," said Luis Hernandez, livestock manager for 3J Farms OK in Blanchard, Oklahoma. "It refreshes me and excites me even more to know that I'm doing the right thing for my place and being able to help other people and just bounce new ideas off of each other. Fresh minds always have fresh ideas." Find a course today: https://lnkd.in/gDvnEb7Y
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Fostering Collaboration and Celebration: Enhancing Team Dynamics in Potato Farming Enterprises This article reflects on Morten Laursen's initiative to celebrate and strengthen team dynamics within District 15 of the potato farming enterprise. Through a carefully curated day of activities, including industry visits and wine tasting sessions, Morten emphasized the importance of collaboration, appreciation, and recognition in driving success in the potato industry. https://lnkd.in/eZY6ag5m
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Last chance to register your interest in participating in this year's Grazing Matcher program. Bringing together livestock producers to learn from one another with technical farming experts to improve productivity by improving grazing, fodder, and feed decision-making. Express your interest by Thursday at https://lnkd.in/gwcBsPZ9 How does it work? Grow More Grass and Healthier Livestock! 8 farming businesses (with up to 2 people able to participate per business) 8 grower meetings, held over 12 months Meetings held at participants’ farms (rotating throughout the year) Meetings facilitated by technical consults, Jeisane Accioly (ALIS Consulting) and Dan Parnell (Agsure Consulting), along with guest speakers. Peer networking opportunities to meet other farmers within the catchment with similar conditions and issues Professional advice to support your business (both at the meetings and with online support between meetings). How much does it cost? $650 per farming enterprise (valued at $3700 – subsidised by funding partners). https://lnkd.in/gwcBsPZ9 #RuralLife #Sustainability #LifeOnTheLand #FamilyFarm #AgricultureAustralia #learning #information #southwestWA #agriculture #greatsouthernwa #farmweekly #regionalaustralia #farmers #farmlife
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Join me tomorrow - Sept. 3rd - for an open discussion on how to put this vital tool to work to increase your community’s food security!
Are you interested in becoming a trained food systems facilitator? Join us for a FREE informational session on ACRE on September 3rd from 3-4PM ET. 🌱 What is ACRE? 🌱 AgriCluster Resilience and Expansion - or ACRE for short - is a professionally-facilitated strategic planning process to help groups of farmers, especially those in value-chains, work together and compete more effectively. The ACRE Facilitator Training program provides instruction specifically designed for food and agriculture systems professionals to facilitate and guide the ACRE Process with farmers and other community stakeholders in the values-based development of more resilient food value chains. Sign up for our info session here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaK_54GP #ACRE #ACRETraining #FoodSystems
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The world's food supply begins on the farm. Farmers, who rely on the land for their livelihoods, are constantly innovating and adapting to ensure the rest of us can eat. In this episode of ADM’s Faces of Food film series, we learn how Leeper Family Farms harnesses entrepreneurial drive to enhance their farming business, benefiting their livelihood and the entire family. Watch now and discover the innovation that defines America's farming community. https://lnkd.in/eT2YVwVk
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Ever heard of a bean matchmaker? As a fourth-generation bean enthusiast, Clare knows the power these small vegetables have to improve people’s lives. She’s spent the last 20 years bringing new combinations of beans together to see what varieties can produce higher yields and withstand extreme weather. Clare’s beans eventually make their way to farmers like Jennipher who test, taste, and sell the beans locally. Together, Clare and Jennipher are navigating the shifting climate’s impact on farming, helping communities access nutritious foods, and building economic power. Watch the full story: https://gates.ly/3ZEqwo6
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Farm succession expert for 350+ family farms • I help Ag professionals Grow-Diversify-Transition their legacies 🎙️Host of 2 Ag meetups • Passive RE investor • Farm Owner & Farm Raised
Great words of wisdom: "Take your kids to a farm so they don't think food comes from a box!" -Willie Nelson So true! And so important for us to educate our kids & consumers in general! #agriculture #familyfarm #farmers #farmland #farmraised ----------------------------------- Hello, my name is Mike Downey. I help farmers & ag professionals grow, diversify and transition their family legacies through farm business coaching, succession planning, and diversifying through off-farm real estate.
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During World Pork Expo, which was held June 5-6 in Des Moines, Iowa, the Alltech Pork Team hosted the Business Seminar, 'Challenging health and productivity: How does the US lead the world in sustainable, profitable pork production?'. The seminar included leaders in the agriculture industry as they discussed the US pork industry's role in global trade, animal health and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/e_rSzSPy
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Grow More Grass and Healthier Livestock! The Grazing Matcher program brings together livestock producers to learn from one another with technical farming experts to improve productivity by improving grazing, fodder, and feed decision-making. The program, commencing Autumn 2024, is open now to grazing farmers in our catchment. How does it work? 8 farming businesses (with up to 2 people able to participate per business) 8 grower meetings, held over 12 months Meetings held at participants’ farms (rotating throughout the year) Meetings facilitated by technical consults, Jeisane Accioly (ALIS Consulting) and Dan Parnell (Agsure Consulting), along with guest speakers. Peer networking opportunities to meet other farmers within the catchment with similar conditions and issues Professional advice to support your business (both at the meetings and with online support between meetings). How much does it cost? $650 per farming enterprise (valued at $3700 – subsidised by funding partners). What will be covered? Grazing management tailored to local conditions to maximise productivity including undestanding quality, resilience to grazing, root growth, ground cover, weed management and nutrient uptake Efficient fodder production (quality, quantity and cost), storage and use Understanding seasonal animal requirements Maximising pasture utilisation Understanding feed analysis, efficient feed and supplement allocation. See more and register interest at https://lnkd.in/gwcBsPZ9
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Did you know Michigan is ranked 1st in the nation for tart cherries? 🍒 Watch this video to learn the latest on the cherry industry in Michigan from local cherry growers. This video was created by the Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI) and Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development.
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