Posts Tagged ‘Farming’
Grazing in the sun: Enterprising farmers pair agriculture with solar power
Agrivoltaics is the practice of using land for both agricultural and solar energy production. It involves traditional ground-mounted solar arrays where panels are elevated or spaced out to allow for crop production, pollinator habitats or grazing. Advocates believe that when done well, the practice can numerous environmental and economic benefits for Appalachian communities.
Read MorePaddling for her Life
Farmer Ann Rose is paddling nearly 2,000 miles solo to bring attention to water woes in Appalachia.
Read MoreBetting the Farm on a “Wild West” Hemp Economy in Appalachia
Ever-changing laws and regulations, a saturated CBD market and high operating costs are stressing the region’s industrial hemp farmers.
Read MoreAn Innovative Biochar System
The Nexus biochar system boosts soil health while sequestering carbon and saving energy and money for local farmers.
Read MoreExtending the Growing Season
Appalachian farmers and gardeners are using season extension techniques such as high tunnels to expand growing opportunities.
Read MoreFarming and Fracking
How uncertain property rights affect agriculture in West Virginia By Dave Walker This year will be Steve Vortigern and his wife Sunshine’s tenth year of farming in Preston County, W.Va. On 41 acres, they grow more than 40 different varieties of organic vegetables and raise grass-fed beef for local customers at Round Right Farm. In…
Read MoreAppalachian Farmers to Benefit from Remote-Sensing Data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and NASA are working together to produce maps that will help farmers better prepare for the effects of climate change.
Read MoreAddressing Food Insecurity
Finding New Ways To Feed Families Story by David Brewer The welcome arrival of spring and summer in Appalachia represents that magical time of year when, instead of bundling up for a trip to the grocery store, we toss on a pair of sandals and head to the farmers markets to peruse the colorful and…
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