Articles tagged under: sustainable
Making Sustainability More Tangible for the Farmer
Published February 13, 2020
Sustainability is a buzzword today, but it can be difficult coming to terms with what that means. Bruce Knight, who leads Strategic Conservation Solutions, believes sustainability must evolve as relationship between food companies and farmers, rather than from policy and…Supply Chain Sustainability
Published February 6, 2019
Sustainability is a buzzword in the food and farm sector. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association executive director Duane Maatz says sustainability has an impact on the environment, but it also means economic viability. Maatz cites the ‘field-to-fork’ initiatives in…MDA Accepting AGRI Grant Applications
Published September 18, 2018
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation grants. AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration grants provide funding for projects that explore new ways to conserve natural resources, enhance farm profitability and increase energy efficiency. In…