Better information is critical to better farm management. Without good information, it is very difficult to manage agricultural resources such as nitrogen and phosphorus for economic viability and environmental sustainability. This is especially true for farmers facing important water quality challenges combined with ever escalating nitrogen and fuel costs on the farm. In addition to enabling and fostering improved environmental viability and profitability, better farm management data collection and analysis enables farmers to assess and verify their performance, which will give them better access to emerging marketplace initiatives, such as nutrient and carbon trading, niche marketing, and other ecosystem service payment opportunities.
The goal of the Bay Farms On Farm Network is advance two critical components to driving improved farm-level performance…
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