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Urban Agriculture and Its Benefits for Environmental, Economic and Social Development
Urban agriculture encompasses the production, distribution, and marketing of food and other goods in metropolitan areas and their...
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Cathy Nedd
Apr 9, 20232 min read
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Understanding Soil Nutrient Management: The Four Rs Framework
According to the USDA, soil nutrient management involves the application of commercial fertilizers, manure, amendments, and organic...
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Cathy Nedd
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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Managing Pests with the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Method
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a method of pest control that focuses on preventing pest damage over the long term. This involves the...
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Cathy Nedd
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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The Benefits of Cover Cropping in Agricultural Production Systems
Cover cropping was commonly used in the first half of the 20th century. However, the advent of selective pre- and post-emergent...
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Cathy Nedd
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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Promoting Sustainability With Conservation Tillage in Agriculture
Tillage systems have long been utilized in order to prepare soil for planting, remove plant residue, control weeds, and loosen compacted...
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Cathy Nedd
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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USDA People's Garden Works to Combat Food Insecurity in Communities
Ag Outreach is dedicated to providing outreach and education services to the rural and urban communities of the United States that are...
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Cathy Nedd
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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