By Lynsey Mukomel
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today that it awarded $296,299 to Conservations Districts across the state to expand and enhance education and outreach events that promote regenerative agriculture practices and farmer-to-farmer networks.
“Regenerative agriculture enables farmers and landowners to remain profitable while restoring soil health and safeguarding our natural resources for future generations,” said MDARD Awards Nearly $300,000 for Regenerative Agriculture Education and Outreach “These grants will empower Conservation Districts to provide hands-on demonstrations and education that help farmers and landowners implement regenerative practices in ways that benefit their soil and their bottom line.”
MDARD’s regenerative agriculture education and outreach grants help accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture across Michigan by:
- Showcasing successful regenerative management practices
- Increasing awareness of both the challenges and opportunities associated with regenerative agriculture
- Highlighting farmer-led innovation
- Supporting farm-to-farm networking
Source : michigan.gov