US Economy

Georgia Farmer’s Dream Realized Through Funding

TL/DR - In 2017, Zach Hightower bought Shoal Creek Farms, a cattle and poultry operation in Madison County, Georgia, and applied for aid from the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to update the farm. The application for building a combination stack house and…
Michigan

Track Marquette’s Blue-Spotted Salamander Migration This Week

TL/DR - The Blue-Spotted Salamanders are currently undergoing their annual migration in Marquette, Michigan, moving from wooded areas to the bog behind the Moosewood Nature Center to lay eggs. During this time, Northern Michigan University students and professors are collecting data and educating the public about these native species. To ensure…
North Carolina

Join SAHC’s Initiative: Grow a New Food Forest

TL/DR - The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is launching a new project and is inviting the public to help plant 250 fruit trees on April 12. The trees will be part of a food forest, which is the second agroforestry project the farm started in two years, following the 2023 Silvopasture Project that used trees to improve carbon…
US Economy

Australia to Implement IRA-Like Act for Green Manufacturing Shift

TL/DR - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is planning a program to stimulate green manufacturing industries to enhance the country's economy beyond its traditional mineral extraction base. By the end of the year, the Australian government will pass the "Future Made in Australia Act" to boost investment and create jobs in green…