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How neat is this??We are excited to work with North Dakota State University on another research project this year!
Our farm will be hosting a trial plot of perennial flax.
Perennial crops are winter-hardy crops that are typically sown in the fall, and regrow from a crown in the spring. Perennial crops can be beneficial to farmers for a number of reasons, many of which center around sustainability. Perennial crops can: improve soil water infiltration, reduce off-season soil erosion and run-off, diversify harvest windows, and maximize use of the full growing season.
The research plot will work toward developing agronomical practice recommendations for perennial flax (determine best sowing date, planting density, weed control methods, etc.), enhancing perennial flax breeding programs, and increasing the awareness of perennial crop varieties among regional farmers.
It is always an honor to work with universities toward the establishment of new and improved crop varieties, and we hope that this research will provide beneficial results for breeders, farmers, and consumers!
#research #ndsu #perennialflax #organicfarm #sustainableagriculture #lookingtowardthefuture
We've got a question we've been meaning to ask... will you be our valentine and donate today to Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society at givingheartsday.org?
Help us reach our goal- schedule your gift through the 11th or donate day-of February 13th!
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We had a great time at the Giving Hearts Day Winter Market talking local food and fiber! Thanks to everyone who played our Grain Game!
Remember to donate this Thursday at app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/486 !
How blessed we were to be joined by so many amazing farmers at the winter conference. Still feeling the warmth of that gathering, may it keep us cozy 'til spring!Dinner tonight with these two farming heroes. Fred Kirschenman and Winona LaDuke at Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society Food and Farming Conference.
How neat is this??We are excited to work with North Dakota State University on another research project this year!
Our farm will be hosting a trial plot of perennial flax.
Perennial crops are winter-hardy crops that are typically sown in the fall, and regrow from a crown in the spring. Perennial crops can be beneficial to farmers for a number of reasons, many of which center around sustainability. Perennial crops can: improve soil water infiltration, reduce off-season soil erosion and run-off, diversify harvest windows, and maximize use of the full growing season.
The research plot will work toward developing agronomical practice recommendations for perennial flax (determine best sowing date, planting density, weed control methods, etc.), enhancing perennial flax breeding programs, and increasing the awareness of perennial crop varieties among regional farmers.
It is always an honor to work with universities toward the establishment of new and improved crop varieties, and we hope that this research will provide beneficial results for breeders, farmers, and consumers!
#research #ndsu #perennialflax #organicfarm #sustainableagriculture #lookingtowardthefuture
We've got a question we've been meaning to ask... will you be our valentine and donate today to Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society at givingheartsday.org?
Help us reach our goal- schedule your gift through the 11th or donate day-of February 13th!
app.givingheartsday.org/#/?nameFilterText=northern%20plains
We had a great time at the Giving Hearts Day Winter Market talking local food and fiber! Thanks to everyone who played our Grain Game!
Remember to donate this Thursday at app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/486 !
How blessed we were to be joined by so many amazing farmers at the winter conference. Still feeling the warmth of that gathering, may it keep us cozy 'til spring!Dinner tonight with these two farming heroes. Fred Kirschenman and Winona LaDuke at Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society Food and Farming Conference.
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NPSAS works directly with farmers to encourage better care of the land by increasing perennial crops, reducing chemical use and developing environmentally beneficial livestock systems.
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NPSAS works directly with farmers to encourage better care of the land by increasing perennial crops, reducing chemical use and developing environmentally beneficial livestock systems.