Active rotation stimulates soil biology, improves soil fertility, organic matter, and water retention, leading to more productive forages and lower input costs.
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Regularly rotating animals requires more labor but significantly improves pasture plant vigor and soil health.
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A management plan focusing on the health of pastures and rangelands is the foundation of any sustainable animal operation.
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Pesticides should be used as a last resort and with the least toxic tactics, while fertilizers should be matched to crop needs using soil tests.
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Increasing biodiversity through rotations, cover crops, and flowering species leads to more beneficial insects, lower pest populations, and improved soil health.
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Ecological pest management strategies aim to increase overall biodiversity, create a healthy crop habitat, dial back disruptive pest controls, and reduce all farm inputs.
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Pesticides can lead to pest resistance and disrupt the farm ecosystem by killing non-target beneficial species.
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Resilient people and communities are essential for putting food on our tables.
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Equity and social justice are critical to a sustainable and just food system, ensuring all farmers have equitable access to land, financing, and technical assistance.
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Mentoring beginning farmers, hosting field days, or engaging in on-farm research helps transfer knowledge and support new farmers.
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