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The Next Harvest
by Jana Rose Schleis
A KBIA News Series exploring what needs to change to sustain agriculture. Reported and produced by Jana Rose Schleis.
Episodes
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Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high
A federal program promises to pay for farmland preservation. Few land owners in Missouri are taking advantage.
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Developers are buying up farmland. Will there be any left for young farmers?
In the fight for affordable farmland, the winners are often not farmers at all.
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The Next Harvest: Seeking Solid Ground
KBIA’s award-winning news series returns to explore farmland access and preservation.
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Cover crops can heal soil, but need time to take root
Conservation methods can help rejuvenate farmland, but cost and quality are a concern.
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Risky business: Farm safety net policies don't catch everyone
Crop insurance provides some coverage for some farmers, but can often be an obstacle to sustainability.
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An increasingly high-tech career: farming
Precision agriculture tools aim to reduce impact on environment and save money.
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Farming from the air: Drones offer flexibility and problem solving
Aerial crop planting and treatment takes off across the Midwest.
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Solar arrays supply shade — and land — for Midwest farmers
Experiments in agrivoltaics offer a respite to extreme heat, and provide land access for new farmers.
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KBIA’s ‘The Next Harvest’ returns to dig deeper into farming solutions
Local news series examines new agriculture methods.
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You get what you pay for: Customers must weigh sustainability and costs
Farmers say higher prices are essential to grow food that’s good for the environment
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Farming sustainably comes with a financial cost
Regenerative agriculture can make farmland resilient to climate impacts but requires a large initial investment.
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After the bloom: Farmers develop products and markets for emerging crops
Partnership among Missouri elderberry growers and researchers made the novel fruit a local success.
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Going against the grain: Community support is a key element to scaling regenerative agriculture
Farmers across the Midwest are adopting and troubleshooting sustainable farming practices together.
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Regenerative farming practices require unlearning past advice
The climate crisis threatens agriculture and calls for a change to the way the Midwest farms.
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Farming among the trees: How perennial crops can help breathe life into depleted soil
Incorporating perennials and trees on farms is a tenet of the regenerative agriculture movement.
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Introducing 'The Next Harvest'
KBIA News series explores what needs to change to sustain agriculture.
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The Next Harvest currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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A KBIA News Series exploring what needs to change to sustain agriculture. Reported and produced by Jana Rose Schleis.
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Who hosts The Next Harvest?
The Next Harvest is created and hosted by Jana Rose Schleis.
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