Home » 50th Anniversary: A Special October Issue of Acres U.S.A. Magazine is Now Available 50th Anniversary: A Special October Issue of Acres U.S.A. Magazine is Now Available October 1, 2021 Celebrate our 50th anniversary of publishing all year long with collector covers and special “From the Vault” content featuring interviews with experts that stand the test of time. Established in 1971, Acres U.S.A. magazine has never missed a month in our 50-year history. The latest issue of Acres U.S.A. magazine, #604 in our series, is now available for free to subscribers and in our bookstore for $6.00. Physical Issue| Digital Copy FEATURES Final FrontierBY LAUREN KRIZANSKYRegenerative farming takes root in Alaskan valley. Mulch AdoBY LEAH SMITHA farmer’s guide to using mulch in growing systems. Dual DairyBY CANDACE KREBSDairy farmers look to diversify operations with grassfed beef. Hip to ThatBY LUKE EISINGOn-farm camping can generate revenue and new customers. Organic NutritionBY ANNELIESE ABBOTTDebate on whether organic is healthier than conventional continues. DEPARTMENTS VIEW FROM THE COUNTRYMonthly musings from Acres U.S.A.’s editor. Opinion: Defining TermsBY JOHN IKERDBefore we go beyond ‘sustainable,’ we must get there first. ECO-UPDATENews in brief from around the world on developments in food and farming. TRANSITIONING: No-Till AttractionBY JEFF MOYERConventional grain farms take to cover crops, roller-crimpers. INTERVIEW: Gary Paul NabhanAuthor Gary Paul Nabhan finds wisdom for our modern food system in the teachings of Jesus. FROM THE VAULT: C.J. FenzauA 1981 interview with C.J. Fenzau. MARKETPLACE CLASSIFIEDS ECO-MEETINGSWe let you know when and where exciting eco-farming events are happening. MEET AN ECO-FARMERGet to know fellow innovative farmers putting ecologically correct production principles to work, resulting in profitable, sustainable operations. This issue’s collectible cover: October 2021 Issue Cover