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The farmers changing how they work to protect the planet

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By illuminem briefings

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🗞️ Driving the news: Farmers are increasingly adopting regenerative farming practices to combat climate change and build soil health
• At the Fields Good conference in Glenarm, Missouri rancher Greg Judy will share how rotational grazing and microbe farming can regenerate soils and reduce reliance on fertilizers

🔭 The context: Conventional farming often uses chemical inputs like nitrogen and phosphorus, which harm soil health
• Regenerative farming focuses on techniques like rotating livestock to rebuild soil fertility, promoting biodiversity, and reducing environmental impact

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Regenerative farming can restore ecosystems, enhance carbon sequestration, and reduce agriculture's environmental footprint, helping to mitigate climate change while improving resilience against extreme weather

⏭️ What's next: Transitioning to regenerative methods requires support from governments and broader adoption, but experts argue it’s a "win-win" for both environmental sustainability and long-term farm profitability

💬 One quote: “It's not the cow, it's the how,” says Greg Judy, highlighting the importance of grazing techniques in restoring soil health

📈 One stat: GRID Alternatives has installed no-cost solar for over 29,000 low-income households in underserved U.S. communities

Click for more news covering the latest on climate change adaptation and sustainable agriculture 

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