Profitable conservation practices on the farm are possible, even with the current topsy-turvy economic environment. The four ideas highlighted here are straightforward and pay farmers dividends quickly.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to 49 national conservation practices.

Storing your food the right way can save time, money and trips to the grocery store.

A great resource for students is a weekly video series with Farmer Katie and her cow, Snickerdoodle, with the American Dairy Association North East. Farmer Katie will teach kids about caring for calves, cow care, cow nutrition, and milking, according to an AgDaily article.

Retailers expect the recent huge sales increases at grocery stores could lead to some difficulty sourcing certain produce items in the coming months.