As farmers and ranchers contend with some of the lowest commodity prices
we've seen in years, it's an apt time to consider diversifying. The
12-page, color publication encompasses alternative cash crops, cover crops
and agroforestry -- and how producers have used these strategies to
increase profits. At the same time, the featured producers have improved
their stewardship of natural resources by reducing pest pressures,
introducing nitrogen-fixing crops and lessening erosion. A detailed list of
expert sources who can provide more information round out the publication.
"Diversify Crops to Boost Profits and Stewardship," is available at
http://www.sare.org/diversify/ where you can download an Adobe Acrobat
file for printing. Or to receive color copies by mail, contact SAN at
aadeyemi@nal.usda.gov
SAN is the national outreach arm of USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research
and Education (SARE) program.
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Valerie Berton
SARE Communications Specialist
2121 Ag/Life Sciences Surge Bldg.
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-3358
(301) 405-3186
(301) 314-7373 (fax)
vberton@wam.umd.edu
www.sare.org
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