stewardship

60+ California farmers selected as specialty crop stewards

· May 18, 2017

More than 60 specialty crop growers in California have been selected for the American Farmland Trust Stewardship Profiles for implementing exemplary conservation practices on their farms. These profiles are housed on a new interactive webpage that is searchable by crop(s) grown, conservation practices used, and geography. The intention of these profiles is to inform and […]

Five tips for stewardship of treated seed

· April 6, 2017

With #plant17 in progress, the National Corn Growers Association and the American Seed Trade Association want to remind farmers these five basic steps for stewardship of treated seed: Follow Directions: Follow directions on treated seed container labels for handling, storage, planting, and disposal practices. Eliminate Flowering Weeds: Eliminate flowering plants and weeds in and around […]

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