Innovation Magnifies Conservation Efforts
Farmers and ranchers are continually searching for the most up-to-date techniques and technologies to increase production efficiency on their land, while conserving natural resources. One federal agency is key in helping them to discover these innovations.
4 Ways Texas Conservation Makes Economic Sense
Did you know that the Texas agriculture industry provides more than just the food on your plate? The Texas agriculture industry is among the primary drivers of the economy, generating billions in economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Bridging the Gap
As more of the population has become removed from involvement in agriculture, a gap in mutual understanding has grown between those who produce food and the consumers who eat it. To help bridge this gap, farmers, ranchers and others in the industry are using a variety of initiatives and methods to share their stories.
Sharing the Load: The Role of Women in Agriculture
A mother’s tasks in a Texas farm family shows how the role of women in agriculture is now vitally important in managing the business of farming and using best practices to conserve soil and water.
Daughters of the Land
Unlike in the past, a young girl’s future role in taking over the family farm in Texas is accepted and welcomed.
Out-of-the-Box Farming: Soil Health
Did you know that one tablespoon of healthy soil contains more microorganisms than there are humans on the earth? As it turns out, this life beneath our feet is key to the overall quality of our lives.
The Meaning Behind Water Grows
Because the agriculture industry is the largest user of water, it bears the greatest responsibility for conserving water and using it efficiently, and farmers are doing just that.
A Regenerative Approach to Agricultural Conservation
More than half a million farmers and ranchers are implementing conservation practices on their farms across the U.S. One West Texas farmer is taking his conservation efforts one step further with a regenerative approach to agricultural production.
Field to Fork: Educating Consumers Through On-Farm Dining Experiences
Rodney and Susan Schronk recently had guests for dinner at their farm outside of Hillsboro, Texas.
Future Directions: Irrigation Study
Water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource that must be shared by agriculture, other businesses and industries, and with city residents.