Fall is a great time to add a native orchard to your property
Many people think summer is the best time to plant trees and improve their land, but experienced orchard owners know... Read more >
Healthy Soils, Healthy Plants, Healthy Planet!
Healthy soil is vital to growing and maintaining healthy plants. But beyond plant health, a healthy soil microbiome supports human... Read more >
Native Oaks and Hickories for Conservation and Agroforestry
Oak and hickory hardwoods have dominated our Midwest hardwood forests for thousands of years. They are the keystone species of... Read more >Many grants available to support tree planting and agroforestry projects
The USDA/NRCS has five main programs that offer funds for tree planting and agroforestry. They are the Environmental Quality Incentives Program... Read more >
Bring in the New Year with Specialty Crops
Growing specialty crops is gaining popularity in the United States. The Farm Bill defines them as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts. dried fruits, horticulture,... Read more >
Why RPM Has Higher Survivability Through the Seasons
Have you planted a garden, farmed a plot of land, or guided a remediation project? Then you know plant survivability... Read more >
5 Ways Native Plants Foster Climate Resilience
Ecosystem resilience has never been more critical. Escalating climate change is driving the movement to preserve and protect our lands. Native... Read more >
Native Plants and Their Significance to Permaculture
Permaculture bridges the gap between human activities and the natural world. It combines sustainable agriculture and ecological design. Native plant species... Read more >
Agroforestry and Carbon Markets: Reduce Climate Change and Increase Profits
Combatting climate concerns requires a sense of urgency to adopt sustainable practices. One solution that benefits farms and the environment... Read more >
Create a Unique Landscape with these Native Species
When designing a landscape, some individuals turn to exotic and ornamental plants. These plants often need more maintenance. If invasive,... Read more >
Specialty Crops: Exploring the Benefits of the Pawpaw
Native plants enrich ecosystems and sustain life. Their fruits, nuts, seeds, and nectar provide sustenance. Their branches offer shelter and... Read more >
How You Can Help Local Bee Populations Thrive
It’s hard to overstate how much bees contribute to environmental health. These tiny insects pollinate 75% of the world’s flowering... Read more >
What Are Neonics, How do They Harm the Environment, and What You Can Do to Help?
The natural world faces threats from every side. For example, expanding agricultural acreage, real estate growth, and pollution. Chemicals like... Read more >
Four Major Environmental Benefits of Agroforestry
Climate change concerns have many sustainability experts focused on agroforestry. The practice of integrating trees and shrubs with farming systems... Read more >