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Transforming Manure into a Resource

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Jordan Moody of Best Friends Animal Society uses his compost to create compost tea to grow native plants from seed. Photo by Alayne Blickle.

Best Friends Animal Society Creates a Successful Scenario with Compost Jordan Moody is the Landscaping Manager at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah. Best Friends is the largest animal sanctuary in the U.S., and the leading figure in the no-kill movement, with a mission to bring about a time …

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New & Noteworthy: Get Ready for Hay Season: Forage Course Helps You Feed Smarter

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By Nicole Weidner, Equine Guelph Hay season is just around the corner, making this the perfect time for horse owners to cultivate their forage knowledge. Equine Guelph is offering its popular Introduction to Forage short course May 5–16, 2025. This two-week, fully online course is a must for anyone looking to understand …

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How to Use and Build Temporary Fencing

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This temporary fence incorporates small wood posts and half-inch poly tape to keep overweight horses off a lush hay field. It helps discourage wildlife too. Photo by Kim Roe

Portable, Short-Term Fences Help Manage Equine Properties It’s important to begin a discussion about temporary fencing by saying that this type of fence should only be used inside the perimeters of solid, safe, permanent fencing.  Temporary fencing is a good way to divide pastures quickly and easily. It’s a way …

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El Paso County Farms Lose $167.6K per Year to Natural Hazards

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Annual Agriculture Loss Due to Natural Hazards

A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified the locations where natural hazards have the greatest impact on the U.S.’s food supply. High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. However, an increasingly …

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