Publication archives

Jan 14, 2020

Comment on the Conservation Stewardship Program Interim Final Rule

Tara Ritter

Matt Lohr Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, DC 20250         Re: Conservation Stewardship Program Interim Final Rule, NRCS-2019-0020 (Fed. Reg. Vol. 84, No. 218, Nov. 12, 2019, page 60883ff.)   

Jan 13, 2020

Shaping the future of energy in Murray County

Tara Ritter

Murray County, situated in the southwestern corner of Minnesota, is no stranger to wind energy. Wind turbines have become a familiar part of the landscape. The county has used revenue to improve local infrastructure, and many landowners have received an additional stream of income from hosting a turbine.

Dec 19, 2019

A decade of Farm to Institution efforts

Katie Costello

For over a decade, IATP has been a leader in the Farm to Institution movement. With the goal of supporting the vitality of small- and mid-size farmers, we find innovative approaches to increase the accessibility of locally-grown foods in settings like schools and hospitals.

Dec 11, 2019

Maine’s plan to address “forever chemicals” polluting farms, water and food

Sharon Anglin Treat

In the absence of federal action, state governments are struggling to address widespread Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contamination of water, soils and food.