Tagged Stories: "agriculture"
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Alternative energy powers a Virginia farm
December 19, 2019Riverhill Farm attracts national attention for sustainable and economically friendly practices
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The dirt on soil
September 23, 2019We're digging deep into this foundational resource for both our farms and our cities
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The hemp doctor of Wyndridge Farm
July 16, 2019An early adopter shows the promise of a misunderstood plant’s return
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Recent agricultural census shows conservation practices are on the rise
May 23, 2019Farmers are increasingly using cover crops, no-till and reduced tillage
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'Plugging up' a unique Delmarva bay
February 4, 2019A zest for waterfowl helps wetlands reemerge on the Eastern Shore
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Helping farmers help our waterways
January 30, 2019The new federal Farm Bill supports Chesapeake farmers and conservation
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Going under cover to reduce pollution
January 3, 2019Cover crops are one of the many ways farmers are reducing pollution
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Making wetlands work
November 26, 2018New online resource to help agricultural landowners restore wetlands
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Chesapeake Executive Council signs directive supporting increased funding for watershed farmers
August 7, 2018New diversity targets announced at annual meeting
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There’s no separation anxiety at this Pennsylvania farm
February 21, 2018The family operation adopts unique technology and a spirit of innovation in a county named for Ben Franklin
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