The Rhythm of Farmer-Led Research
Activities in the orange circle represent farmer-researcher responsibilities,
and activities in the green circle represent EFAO staff activities.
Print Publication
An Economic Case for Small Grains with Cover Crops
It is well known that extending field crop rotations by adding small grains, such as wheat, barley, oats, triticale, spelt, or rye, has many ecological benefits. Here, we describe the economic benefits as well.
Agroecology and the Future of Our Mother Earth
In her book, Who Really Feeds the World, Vandana Shiva emphasizes the central role of Agroecology: “the knowledge and science of the complex interactions that produce our food.”
Farmers Write: Farm Animals
I milked goats and made cheese, but my most important job was to spread the love of a visiting billy goat to the nanny goats on the farm.
Farmers Write: Breaking the Rules
I’ve always been uncomfortable with a hard sell. Black and white don’t tell the whole story – I’m much more interested in the greys.
Soil Health Benchmark 2019 Results
Read the report summarizing EFAO’s 2019 pilot Soil Health Benchmark Study.