Are you looking for the latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events and funding opportunities? The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service covers these topics, plus offers in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, organic certification, and highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable agriculture activities.

check iconNCAT Awarded Grant to Develop Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Practice Standards and Training

NCAT has been awarded over $500,000 to help integrate sustainable and organic agriculture approaches into the programs and practice standards of a leading federal agriculture service. Learn More »

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See it on the Farm

Solar Water Pumping: A Do-it-yourself Example
Joe Pattie started looking for a reliable remote water pumping solution for a 38-acre pasture with no direct access to water. He decided drilling a new well was the most logical solution. After a little research, he found that solar water pumps move their highest volume of water during summer days — when the cattle need water the most. Read More »
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Conversations from the Field

The Certified Arkansas Farmers Market (CAFM)
NCAT's Americorps VISTA volunteer, Katy Deaton, recently sat down with Jody Hardin of the Certified Arkansas Farmers Market (CAFM) network, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Read More »
Conservation Stewardship Program

Accessing The 2010 Conservation Stewardship Program

The new Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) passed in the 2008 Farm Bill was made available to farmers in the fall of 2009. This program rewards farmers and ranchers for current conservation practices and for putting in place additional new conservation practices and enhancements over a 5 year contract period. Learn more »
Farm Energy

Energy Alternatives

Are rising energy and fuel costs affecting your farm or ranch? Check out our Farm Energy section to learn about using energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, as well as sustainable agriculture practices, to combat these rising costs, increase profits and help protect the environment.
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