
Advancing Agroforestry in the Midwest: Hudson Demonstration Farm
Explore the importance of agroforestry, its resilience in the face of climate change, and the barriers to adoption in the Midwest. This article highlights the need for continued USDA support and a transformative 2023 Farm Bill to promote agroforestry as a natural climate solution and economic opportunity, fostering hope and revitalizing communities.

Soil Health Success: Mulligan Farm shows that soil health practices can help improve economic performance
Farmers across the US are embracing soil health practices for increased resilience, efficiency, and environmental benefits while improving their bottom line. At Mulligan Farm, Forrest Watson’s success with cover cropping and reduced tillage highlights the potential of regenerative agriculture, made possible in part due to financial support from federal funding from programs like USDA’s EQIP and CSP.

Treesilience: Urban Forestry for Communities and Climate
Urban trees are more than aesthetics; they’re vital for cleaner air, climate action, and equitable communities. Treesilience, a dynamic initiative led by a coalition of organizations, is redefining urban landscapes in Chicago, St. Louis, and Orlando. They’re planting and protecting trees while empowering communities for a greener, healthier, and more equitable future. Discover how federal funding is pivotal in making these programs a reality.

Soil Health Success: Herriman Farm Highlights Economic & Environmental Benefits of Soil Health Management
Soil health management practices like no-till farming, cover crops, and nutrient management, can provide a wide range of environmental and climate benefits, while also improving farmers’ bottom line. American Farmland Trust’s Soil Health Economic Case Studies profile the real-world experience of farmers who have adopted soil health management practices with an in-depth partial budget analysis of their experienced costs, benefits, and return-on-investment of implementing these practices.

USFWS Coastal Program benefits fish and fishing in Freeport, Maine
A strong partnership in Maine is undertaking a restoration project on Frost Gully Brook to remove dams and plant native trees/plants along the stream’s banks – providing new trout habitat, while also supporting Maine’s outdoor recreation economy, and helping to tackle climate change by capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide from the air. This project is one of dozens of Coastal Programs across the U.S. that are helping to preserve biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and increase climate resilience.

Leon LaSalle and the Chippewa Cree Tribe: Making USDA Programs Work For Tribal Producers
Explore the inspiring journey of third-generation rancher Leon LaSalle and the Chippewa Cree Tribe as they advocate for equitable access to Farm Bill Programs. From confronting the challenges of drought to negotiating groundbreaking agreements with USDA, learn how their project enhances conservation practices, addresses policy changes, and catalyzes innovation for a sustainable agricultural future. Discover the impact on tribal producers, the significance of tribal sovereignty, and the opportunities presented by the upcoming Farm Bill.