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ACTION ALERT: Tell the MN Legislature to Fully Fund Organic, Sustainable Ag at U of M
University’s Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA). The Senate proposes funding of $850,000 a year for organics. The ... $150,000 to support increased funding for alternative livestock work at the University’s Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. The Senate proposes funding this work at that level. ...
landstewardshipproject.org

Marin Agricultural Land Trust
My goals: to create a program that will include both hands-on work in the dirt and a customized classroom curriculum; to secure ongoing funding for ... livestock ... for maintaining and enhancing watershed functions. By recognizing and supporting the latter through programs and partnerships that address the former, agricultural production can grow as a viable alternative for ...
malt.org

Online Resources Related to Organic Farming
Additional Resources / Publications Related Links • Crop/Livestock Production • Organic Farming Information USDA National ... Current Research Information System (CRIS) Database Sources of Funding for Organic Research and Extension Organic Farming Research Foundation ... (National SARE program) Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (NAL) Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas Rodale ...
www.sarep.ucdavis.edu

news2000june1
Wisconsin's most serious water quality problems. Livestock wastes, toxic pesticides, algae-stimulating fertilizers and other ... eligible for this additional funding. Providing money for one crop rotation cycle for nutrient management plans, rather than providing funding for 10 ... UW-La Crosse and the director of the Center for Alternative Mining Development Policy. He has written extensively on the ...
cwac.net

Grasslands for Tomorrow
Much of the funding for easements and restoration originates from grants ... for DU to work with livestock producers. Grassland and wetland easements are attractive to many ranchers because they provide a payment for maintaining resources they already have. Ranchers have used easement payments for ... wheat affords a duck-friendly alternative that provides relatively secure nesting ...
ducks.org

Ecological Engineering Group
Therefore, phytoremediation is a cost-effective alternative to ... have failed due to lack of trained personnel and funding for maintenance. In addition, septic systems used in some rural ... septic tanks as part of the program. Pollution from Livestock Operations Wastewater problems also result from agriculture. According to the ...
www.ecological-engineering.com

Environment News Service News Index September 2007
Senate Seat Enviros Challenge Proposed Coal Gasification Power Plant U.S. Taxpayers Funding Prairie Grassland Destruction California Water Crisis: Governor Proposes $9 Billion Fix U.S ... America Genebanks for Indigenous Livestock Species Proposed Malua Wildlife Habitat Conservation Bank Launches in Sabah, Malaysia National Coatings A590 Outshines All Other Green Roofing Products! Alternative Energy ...
www.ens-newswire.com

MINUTES
The Commission approved the TRC’s recommendation to increase the average cost for land smoothing from $80 to $150 per acre for ... funding for FY2004.  He stated that it has been a slow process getting the money here in North Carolina. The state received a program earmark of $204,900 for ...
www.enr.state.nc.us

Animal Welfare - Livestock / Production Animals
Livestock Association (MLA) have introduced stringent requirements and reporting systems which have dramatically improved the survival and welfare of animals exported. In addition, both organisations are funding ... , State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers for Agriculture, requested a review in 1999 of the future of conventional cages and alternative layer hen housing systems. The 'Review of ...
www.environment.sa.gov.au

Alternative Livestock Systems
Alternative Swine Program since 1997. In 2005, partially in response to the success of the Alternative Swine Program and demand from producers of other types of livestock, the Minnesota Legislature provided funding for ... marketing systems for dairy, poultry, and meat goats. For more information about MISA's work in these areas, contact: Wayne Martin Associate Director, Alternative Livestock Systems ...
www.misa.umn.edu