What and where are North America’s grasslands? Why are they threatened? And why are these particular ecosystems so vital for the ongoing health of our society? In the premiere of our four-part series, we’ll look at the essential functions that grasslands provide — including carbon sequestration and water conservation — as well as some of …
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By Brandon Cutler, Provided by Base Camp Leasing Here in Kansas, the vast majority of rural landowners are using their property for raising cattle or growing crops. This is what their land is best suited for, as well as being their “bread and butter” and also their way of life when it comes down to …
By Ted Koch, Executive Director, North American Grouse Partnership We’re almost done ignoring the slow-motion loss of southern Great Plains prairie ecosystems. Why? Because they are almost gone. And the lesser prairie-chicken, the enduring, iconic wild prairie grouse found only on the largest remaining landscapes there, is almost gone too. Sadly, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service …
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Our partners at the National Grazing Lands Coalition are committed to equipping producers with technical assistance, mentorship, networking, and so much more. One of the ways that this is carried out is through working on the state-level with the coalitions that are a part of local communities. These coalitions are completely producer led, not governed …
By Kacie Hatsfelt Coming off a weekend of chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and egg-shaped Reese’s, you may have taken some time to participate in a long running tradition of dyeing Easter eggs. While history credits this tradition to many different people groups and debated origins, today people all around the world purchase eggs in the …
By Joanna L. Jolley Have you thanked a pollinator lately? Well, you should! Did you know that pollinators are responsible for 35% of our world’s agriculture crop yields? And we’re not talking just about the honeybee, other pollinators such as butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees are also important to create a diverse and healthy ecosystem. …
Interview with Ann Marie Fauvel by Denice Rackley Our modern lives pull us in many directions. Continually trying to prove ourselves, we attempt to be good at everything. This leads us down a path where we perform many tasks, but never excel at one particular endeavor. Not many of us set out to become average, …
Soil is the source of life, food, and economic security. Today, many producers are experiencing problems in these “unprecedented times”. Problems with climate, flood, and fire all come together in how you take care of the soil. Thankfully, there is a new online resource for producers to be able to improve their land for …
A few weeks ago, we looked at demystifying composting in this article. Today, we’d like to share the many ways you can make your own fertilizers at home that will improve your soil health. The methods described in the article are useful for both the backyard gardener and for those that are growing for larger markets. We hope you …
My name is Keona Ellis and I live in Boerne, Texas. I started participating in 4-H seven years ago, in 3rd grade, in my school’s fashion and shooting sports clubs. I first started in Oklahoma 4-H, where I was involved for five years before my family moved back to Texas. In the past few years, …
