Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture

We offer a wide variety of educational resources and access to experts dedicated to teaching Texans about regenerative agriculture practices. We aim to safeguard soil and environmental quality while enhancing economic viability and quality of life for farmers and ranchers.

Earth-Kind® Plant Selector

The Earth-Kind® Plant Selector allows one to find plants by region or by specific characteristics.

Earth-Kind® Plant Selector Website

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Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.

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Stiles Farm Foundation

The Stiles Farm Foundation is a 2,716 acre farm located in Thrall, Texas in eastern Williamson County. The farm is managed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as a living demonstration of research-based, profitable, and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices for the Texas Blackland Prairie.

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Bennett Trust Land Stewardship

The Bennett Land Stewardship program funds conferences about land management in the Edwards Plateau, covering issues such as brush control, water management and estate planning.

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Lone Star Healthy Streams

The Lone Star Healthy Streams program aims to protect Texas waterways from bacterial contamination from livestock operations and feral hogs that may pose a serious health risk to Texas citizens.

All Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture Programs

All Resources on Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture

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RWFM Stewardship Webinar Series
The Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management (RWFM) Stewardship Webinar Series provides research-based strategies and applied management recommendations that enhance stewardship practices for our natural resources.
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Urban and Municipal Parks
Texas AgriLife Extension’s Urban and Municipal Park programs conduct research and provide continuing education for community leaders and boards, park practitioners, volunteers, and friends groups.
Tools and Apps
Earth-Kind® Plant Selector
The Earth-Kind® Plant Selector allows one to find plants by region or by specific characteristics.
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Earth-Kind® Garden & Landscape Series
Earth-Kind® Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum garden and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting the environment.
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Pecan Orchard Management Short Course
The Pecan Orchard Management Short Course is the world renowned premiere educational event on how to grow pecans.
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Low Impact Development and Ecological Engineering Program
This program provides information around urban ecological issues including stormwater management, green infrastructure, stream restoration, and urban water conservation.
Research Institute or Center
Center of Coffee Research and Education
The Center for Coffee Research andEducation was founded as a branch of The Borlaug Institute to improve quality and supply of coffee and producer livelihoods.
Research Institute or Center
Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture
The Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA, is bringing together precision nutrition, responsive agriculture, and social and behavioral research to improve health and wellness.
Research Institute or Center
The Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture and Development
The Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture and Development develops, coordinates, and leads international agricultural development programs.
Research Institute or Center
Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute
The Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute works to improve the conservation and management of natural resources and private land stewardship through research, education and policy.