Investing in farmland regeneration.
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The Great Opportunity.
Why restoring America's Great Plains is a responsibility and opportunity.
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#DustBowl #GreatPlains #AmericanBison #CleanEnergy
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#Agrivoltaics is revolutionizing farming by combining solar energy production with agriculture. By utilizing land for both crops and solar panels, we can enhance food and energy security while increasing production.
Learn more: farm.vc/learn/what-is-agrivo…
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Leveraging privately owned land and solar microgrids in the Southwest U.S. could accelerate the clean energy transition.
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Faster deployment, increased reliability, and cost-effectiveness make #microgrids a worthy competitor to traditional power plants.
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💧Beneath the Great Plains lies the Ogallala Aquifer, essential for sustaining agriculture but depleting rapidly.
Learn why preserving it is crucial:
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The Looming Threat of Soil Erosion
"The fear is that if nothing changes, everything from lower crop yields to crop failure may become increasingly common." via @Contrary_Res
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🍄 Beneath our feet lies a hidden world of mycelium, crucial for carbon sequestration and plant health. These fungal networks not only support ecosystems but also offer a path to sustainable agriculture and resilience.
Discover the magic of #mycelium at farm.vc/learn/the-magic-of-m…
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🌾 The Great Plains, once a thriving ecosystem, are now facing significant decline from overdevelopment. Land restoration is an investment in local communities and long-term stability.
Learn more about #landrestoration: farm.vc/learn/what-is-land-r….
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Want to grow healthy food and combat climate change? It starts with healthy soil. 🌱
Learn more about soil health and how to get directly involved in regenerating soil through Farm Portfolio: farm.vc/learn/what-is-health…
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Curious about investing in farmland regeneration? 🌾
Learn about Farm's unique approach to farmland investing in this interview with @themodernacre:
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#regenerativeagriculture #farmland
ALT Investing in regenerative farmland with David Leon and Tim Luckow on The Modern Acre.
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Could rock dust be a key to capturing carbon emissions and boosting crop yields? 🪨🚜🔑
Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) is the process of spreading finely ground silicate rock on farms to accelerate carbon drawdown, led by companies like @undocarbon, @EionCarbon, and @LithosCarbon.
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If carefully constructed, renewable energy development could help regenerate North America’s iconic prairies.
#Agrivoltaics can provide shade and protect native flora and wildlife rather than endanger them.
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#Grasslands are disappearing at an alarming rate, with 1.6 million acres of the Great Plains destroyed in 2021 alone. It's time to take action and protect these vital ecosystems.
Learn more about Farm Portfolio and get involved: farm.vc/portfolio
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Join us tomorrow at @CSUSpur for 'Focus on the Farmer'! This free event brings together experts to support farmers transitioning to organic certification.
Register here: eventbrite.com/e/focus-on-th…
#focusonthefarmer @USDA @coagriculture1
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By integrating solar energy with farming, #agrivoltaics can help us achieve clean electricity goals while supporting local food systems.
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"Abandoned farmland has been increasing, with a billion acres - an area half the size of Australia - lost globally."
Interested in farmland regeneration?
Learn more about Farm Portfolio: farm.vc/portfolio
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Curious about the ecological significance of bison?
Learn more about why bison are considered keystone species and how they shape entire ecosystems: farm.vc/learn/what-makes-bis…
🦬 #TheAmericanBuffalo
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Learn more about the rich history, cultural significance, and inspiring conservation efforts from near-extinction to the remarkable resurgence of #TheAmericanBuffalo, an iconic symbol of the Great Plains, in the new documentary by @KenBurns on @PBS. 🦬
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Introducing: Farm Portfolio 🌾🦬
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Our focus is regenerating U.S. Farmland with renewable energy potential and overlooked natural capital.
Learn more and get involved: farm.vc/portfolio
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"This isn’t new; many of the factors that created the Dust Bowl ~100 years ago threaten farmland in this century. Farmland assets have been viewed one-dimensionally for a long time. It’s time to shift towards a more multi-dimensional view."
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Soil is something we take for granted.
@Ruth_HHopkins explains why preserving dirt is fundamental to our survival.
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Cairnspring Mills is rebuilding local food systems with regenerative, stone-milled flour. 🍞
Learn about how they blend ancient technology with modern efficiencies, the passionate grain farmers of Skagit Valley, and working to uplift rural communities:
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