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ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture ProgramATTRA is a program developed and managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).Our services are available to farmers, ranchers, market gardeners, Extension agents, researchers, educators, farm organizations, and others involved in agriculture, especially those who are economically disadvantaged or belong to traditionally underserved communities.MORE GET ONE-ON-ONE ADVICEOur experts will answer your questions about horticulture, livestock, organic farming, pests, and much more!GET HELP QUESTION OF THE WEEKThe ATTRA Question of the Week features a relevant topic chosen by our experts.JOIN THE DISCUSSION URBAN AGRICULTUREWhether you're a beginning farmer, or an experienced agricultural producer interested in transitioning to more sustainable practices, you may want to start by learning more about the principles of sustainableagriculture and some of the "systems" approaches associated with it.LEARN MORE LIVESTOCK AND PASTUREWhether you’re an experienced or a beginning producer, you can find useful information relating to traditional livestock such as beef and dairy cattle, sheep, hogs and poultry, as well as introductions to alternative livestock options from bees to bison.LEARN MORE ARMED TO FARMArmed to Farm is Sustainable Agriculture Training For Military Veterans.Learn more about current opportunities, technical assistance, and online tutorials.LEARN MORE Blog 43. Techniques for Selling the Farm StoryBecause our farm brand is your farm story, here are some ways that will spice up your farm brand and give you new ways to connect to your customers that you can explore. The point of all this is to better understand how to connect a story with its audience.By Daniel Prial, NCAT Community Food SpecialistNCAT IT21 December, 2020"/>Blog 42. Farm Equipment and InfrastructureI want to share with you a few pieces of infrastructure and equipment we have on our farm, why they work for us, and ways they don’t work. I always find it helpful to see how other farmers feed and water their animals. Maybe you will get ideas that you can implement on your farm—or you can send me ideas for improvement.By Margo Hale, NCAT Southeast Regional Director, Armed to Farm Program Director, and Agriculture SpecialistNCAT IT11 December, 2020"/>Blog 41. Getting Started with LivestockMy day begins with a hot cup of coffee and a quick check of our farm. What a thrill to find a new baby calf from our Belted Galloways, to watch the antics of our pig, to have my girls gather farm-fresh eggs, and to watch the goats grazing. Livestock bring life to the farm!By Margo Hale, NCAT Southeast Regional Director, Armed to Farm Program Director, and Agriculture SpecialistNCAT IT04 December, 2020"/>Blog 40. Exploring the Garden for Beneficial Insects!Like many, during these challenging times, I’ve turned to home gardening! I’ve used gardening as an opportunity to reconnect with nature and clear my head, all while staying close to home during the quarantine.By Jamie Fanous, Sustainable Agriculture SpecialistNCAT IT20 November, 2020"/> Latest NewsATTRA s daily recap of sustainable agriculture news and resources gleaned from the Internet.READ NEWS Upcoming EventsATTRA s interactive calendar of events will keep you updated on the the goings on in Sustainable Agriculture. We also provide the opportunity for organizations to publicize their upcoming event, festival and projects through our online events calendar.VIEW EVENTS Internship OpportunitiesA directory of on-the-job learning opportunities in sustainable and organic agriculture in the U.S. (and some in Canada) has been published since 1989 as a tool to help farmers and apprentices connect with each other.LEARN MORE Funding OpportunitiesA clearinghouse of available grant and funding opportunities within the realm of Sustainable Agriculture.MORE INFO Ask an Ag ExpertOur Ag Experts are ready to answer any and all questions, comments, or concerns you may have.Call or Email us:1-800-346-9140 or askanag@ncat.orgIf you appreciate ATTRA, please support us.Please click on the button below to give donations online.DONATE NOW

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