Cathy Dx3 (@neildancer.bsky.social)

Caring for the earth is part of being a farmer – Farm Aid Reliant on the land, farmers are intrinsically tied to their environment, which makes them particularly vulnerable to climate change. For instance, when average temperatures rise, as they have with our changing climate, new pests and diseases emerge. And when summer rains don’t arrive, crops wilt and don’t bear fruit. But farmers are not just impacted by climate change; their direct connection to their environment gives farmers a significant opportunity to be part of the climate solution. Farmers can farm in ways that capture carbon and actually mitigate climate change through practices like cover cropping. They can raise pastured livestock, which also helps to capture carbon from the atmosphere, and improve soil and water management on their properties. At Farm Aid, we know through first-hand experience that farmers are incredible innovators when it comes to environmental stewardship. From learning cover cropping and composting to helping their communities care for soil and bringing back grassland species, farmers are leading the charge. In celebration of Earth Day, we’re highlighting just a few of the farmers who inspire us with their ingenuity and give us hope that the future of our planet may not be so grim. Below are three of the many Farmer […] https://www.farmaid.org/blog/caring-for-the-earth-is-part-of-being-a-farmer/