Home » The May Issue of Acres U.S.A. is Now Available The May Issue of Acres U.S.A. is Now Available May 1, 2022 It’s a new month, which means a new issue of Acres U.S.A. magazine! Acres U.S.A. is one of the best kept secrets in farming, with educational articles and in-depth interviews that teach practical, applicable methods. Our May 2022 issue focuses on the theme of growing perennial crops (scroll to the bottom of this post to get a peek at the cover). It has already arrived in our subscribers‘ mailboxes, and is also available for individual purchase at our bookstore in both physical and digital formats. Physical Issue | Digital Copy Check out our May 2022 table of contents – and subscribe here to get Acres U.S.A. magazine delivered to you monthly! FEATURES Bringing Trees Back BY ERIK HAGAN An introduction to agroforestry systems and why they’re important. Selling Perennially BY MARTY TRAVISForty perennial food crops we sell to chefs. Perennial Row Crops AN INTERVIEW WITH TESSA PETERS The first perennial grains are now available to farmers. Profitable Polycultures BY MARK SHEPARDFarmers can improve overall profit by using natural ecosystems. Explaining Rhizophagy BY JAMES WHITE Bacteria enter plants to deliver nutrients. No-Till Myths BY DALE STRICKLER No-till offers many advantage, including weed control and resistance to pests and disease. 1,000 Farms Initiative BY JONATHAN LUNDGREN A massive research study will test the impact and power of regenerative agriculture. Optimum Photosynthesis BY JOHN KEMPF Several elements are needed to increase photosynthesis. DEPARTMENTS VIEW FROM THE COUNTRYMonthly musings from Acres U.S.A.’s editor. Opinion: Regenerative Transitions BY JOHN KEMPF AND PAUL MEYER ECO-UPDATE News in brief on developments in agronomic science. TRANSITIONING: Water Conservation in the Southwest BY SAM MALRIAT INTERVIEW: ELIZABETH GREENMANGreenman creates diverse orchards that integrate livestock into tree crops. BOOK REVIEWS 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 month’s cover