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FEATURES 

Faring the Dry Spring of 2023
BY GARY ZIMMER
Farming was difficult in 2023, but we've learned to roll with change and to keep our expectations in line.

From Remedy to Problem
BY DANI KUSNER & DR. NASHA WINTERS
Neither weeds in the field nor bodily ailments are as much problems as they are indicators and teacher.

The Climate Beneath Our Feet
BY ROB LEWIS
Land use and the small water cycle are vital for understanding how the climate changes. 

Holding the Lines
BY MAUREEN ASH
Wisconsin farmer Maureen Ash reminisces on the joys and challenges or work, family and animals. 

The Flexible CSA
BY NINA GALLE
Exploring different recurring revenue models for today's farmers. 

DEPARTMENTS

VIEW FROM THE COUNTRY
Monthly musings from Acres U.S.A.’s editor.

OPINION

Re-Leveling the Field- American farmers can gain global market share by implementing cutting-edge practices with ethical production principles. 
BY DAVID KNAUS

Transformation, Renewal and Regeneration- An AcresUSA update.
BY LYDIA LAZAR, ACRES USA MANAGING DIRECTOR

ECO-UPDATE News in brief on developments in agronomic science. 

REGEN AGRONOMY  
More Than Just a Valley- Properly managing silicon can promote high quality and yield. BY WENDY ZELLNER

REGEN ECONOMICS 
The Joys (and Perils) of Community Ownership/Investment- A possible strand in the farmer's safety net is getting customers to invest in you. BY KIRSTEN SIMMONS

INTERVIEW
Relay Switch- Indiana farmer Jason Mauck explains his system of relay cropping, which maximizes what plants need: sunlight, water and CO₂. 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

REVIEWS

BOOKSTORE

MARKETPLACE

CLASSIFIEDS

ECO-MEETINGS

ECO-GRAPHIC

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