2026-2027 FSA Deadlines
July 9, 2026
Deadlines for Farm Service Agency programs are fast approaching! Explore available programs and check your eligibility for financial assistance.
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Silvopasture Stories
May 1, 2026
Silvopasture intentionally integrates trees, animals, and pasture into a single functioning system that offers innumerable benefits to both the farm’s bottom line and the health and resilience of the land. Silvopasture experts and practitioners share the secrets to designing a successful silvopasture system at any scale.
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Scaling Up Smarter
May 1, 2026
Ready to scale up your farm operation? Farmers Cherie Jzar and Howard Allen share lessons and strategies for sustainably and intentionally growing a farm business.
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Land for the Common Good
May 1, 2026
Access to affordable farmland is one of the top challenges facing new and beginning farmers, especially farmers of color. Commons offer a potential solution - a new model for land ownership that helps bridge the gap from one generation of farmers to the next.
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Farm Sustainability is Brewing in the Compost
May 1, 2026
Compost: good for your soil, and good for your farm business. Learn the basics of composting from Sundiata Hardy-El, owner of Tallahassee's only compost pick-up service.
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Record Keeping & Reporting
May 1, 2026
Keeping accurate crop records not only helps you manage your farm business, but also can unlock access to USDA programs, loans, crop insurance, and disaster assistance. Here's some record keeping and reporting best practices for small and beginning farmers.
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Building the Bridge for Local Livestock Processing
May 1, 2026
When meat processing options fell short, North Carolina farmer Marvin Frink built a workaround rooted in culture, care, and community.
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Planting for Pollinators
December 21, 2025
Want to make your farm more pollinator-friendly? Check out these essential tips on planting pollinator habitat on your farm.
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People Power
December 21, 2025
From tariffs to conservation funds, farmers feel the impact of policy decisions made in Washington - which makes it all the more important for farmers to claim a seat at the table. If you've ever considered reaching out to your representatives or getting involved in advocacy, now is the time to make your voice heard! Experienced farmer / advocate Sam Gasson offers some tips for getting started.
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Making Hay When the Sun Doesn’t Shine
April 15, 2025
Farm Aid hotline operator Lori Mercer offers tips and expert resources for farmers coping with stress.
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Come Together
April 15, 2025
Farmers engage in both formal and informal mutual aid networks to help their neighbors in times of crisis. Learn from the stories of organizations and ordinary folk who stepped up to support and empower their communities through last fall's extreme weather events.
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Cultivating Resilience
April 15, 2025
Renowned soil scientist and author Laura Lengnick talks with RAFI about how farmers can build resilience to climate disasters using practical, farmer-tested strategies.
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