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25 Feb 2021
What We Owe to George Washington Carver
In honor of Black History Month, we remember George Washington Carver, a scientist and pioneer in agricultural research. His work is fundamental to many important environmental practices used today. In particular, his research is critical to a number of CBF initiatives as it relates to today’s push for regenerative agriculture.
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19 Feb 2021
Save the Bay News: How Farms Can Save the Bay
Our monthly roundup of engaging and educational content for you to enjoy at home. This month, we look at some of the farmers implementing conservation measures to help save the Bay.
Topics: Advocate, Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, Food and Drink, Legislation, Locally Grown, Sustainability, Water Quality
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16 Feb 2021
Clean Water, New Grass, and Space for Wildlife
Rotational grazing improves water quality and pasture quality at Funkhouser Farms in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
Topics: Climate Change, Locally Grown, Water Quality
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11 Feb 2021
Dinner and a Movie: Lovin' the Bay This Valentine's Day
From fungi documentaries to French classics, spatchcocked chicken to oysters and mignonette, these farm films and foods pair perfectly with Bay-saving.
Topics: Food and Drink, Locally Grown,
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10 Feb 2021
Partners in Clean Water
For Chesapeake farmers to help save the Bay, the Biden administration needs to partner with them.
Topics: Best Management Practices, Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, Federal Regulations, Sustainability, Water Quality
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08 Feb 2021
This Is the Way Small Farms Can Survive and Thrive
Dairy farmer Matt Bomgardner sees grazing as a way to save money and preserve family farms.
Topics: Best Management Practices, Land Use, Locally Grown, Sustainability
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01 Feb 2021
The Day the Ladybugs Moved In
On their farm in Frederick County, Maryland, MK and Andrew Barnet are working to restore the soil, the water, and the planet—all in the name of good food and good life.
Topics: Best Management Practices, Land Use, Locally Grown, Sustainability
Regenerative Agriculture
We've heard about growing sustainable food, but what if farmers could go beyond preserving the environment and actually improve it? Regenerative agriculture offers the promise of agricultural practices that reduce pollution and capture carbon.