Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2021: $1,000,000.00
Projected End Date: 09/30/2024
Grant Recipients:
National Center for Appropriate Technology; Understanding Ag, LLC; Holistic Management International; JG Research and Evaluation; Mississippi State University; University of Arkansas; Virginia Association for Biological Farming; Virginia Tech University
Region: Southern
State: Texas
Principal Investigator:
Mike Morris
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Co-Investigators:
Dr. Eric S. Bendfeldt
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Dr. Dirk Philipp
University of Arkansas
Dr. Rocky Lemus
Mississippi State University, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
Description:
This publication tells the stories of four pioneering Mississippi farmers who are trying new practices to enhance soil function and enable their soils to catch and hold more water. These practices are particularly important to resource-limited farmers because they can make farms more resilient and improve community food security. These stories highlight not only successes but also the barriers many farmers in the the South experience in adopting regenerative practices. Together, these stories provide a snapshot of the real-world experience of Mississippi producers, illuminating the importance of networks for providing peer support and illustrating how regenerative grazing is slowly gaining ground with small farmers in Mississippi.
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers
URL:
Ordering info:
askanag@ncat.org
National Center for Appropriate Technology
P.O. Box 3838
Butte, MT 59702
Publication/product ID: IP660
National Center for Appropriate Technology
P.O. Box 3838
Butte, MT 59702
Publication/product ID: IP660
This product is associated with the project "Soil for Water"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.