Practical Steps for Reducing Synthetic Fertilizer Use

For more than 35 years, the National Center for Appropriate Technology’s ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program has been helping farmers and ranchers grow nutritious food and operate successful businesses without synthetic fertilizer. Now, NCAT has released a new toolkit with trusted and practical resources for farmers who want to transition away from the use of synthetic fertilizers.  In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Communications Director Emilie Ritter Saunders speaks with Sustainable Agriculture Specialists Nina Prater and Lee Rinehart about the new toolkit, and the easy-to-follow steps for transitioning away from synthetic fertilizer use.   As you’re listening to this episode, check out the toolkit at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.    ATTRA Resources: Toolkit: How to Reduce Synthetic Fertilizer Use  Other Resources: NRCS Cost Sharing Programs Christine Jones: Liquid Carbon Pathway  Contact Emilie Ritter Saunders, Nina Prater, and Lee Rinehart via email at [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].  Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. You can get in touch with NCAT/ATTRA specialists and find access our trusted, practical sustainable-agriculture publications, webinars, videos, and other resources at ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. Learn about NCAT’s other cutting-edge sustainable agriculture programs.