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| DOI | 10.1017/S1742170523000455 |
| Assessing forage research and education needs of organic dairy farms in the United States | |
| 发表日期 | 2024 |
| ISSN | 1742-1705 |
| EISSN | 1742-1713 |
| 起始页码 | 39 |
| 卷号 | 39 |
| 英文摘要 | The viability of organic dairy operations in the United States (US) relies on forage production. The objectives of this study were to (1) assess producer and farm information regarding current forage production practices and producer knowledge gaps and (2) identify forage research and educational needs of organic dairy producers across the US. A survey was distributed to 643 organic dairy producers across the US, with 165 respondents (26% response rate). A focus group consisting of extension professionals, university researchers and staff, consultants, dairy industry representatives and organic dairy producers was also consulted for forage research needs. Results showed that approximately half (51%) of surveyed producers were somewhat satisfied with their forage production systems and sometimes experienced negative weather-related impacts on forage yield and quality. A majority (64%) of producers felt their knowledge to meet farm goals was adequate but they reported a lack of resources to implement this knowledge especially for balancing high-forage diets and selecting soil amendments. This study revealed that 54% of producers rely on peer experiences as information resources to make decisions on forage programs. Producer knowledge gaps included pasture renovation with reduced or no-tillage, forage mixtures that match their needs, and forage management practices aiming for high-quality forage. Based on the survey and focus group findings, forage research and educational activities should foster climate change resilience regarding forage diversity adapted to local and regional climatic conditions, improve forage quality, enhance economic returns from soil fertility amendments and pasture renovation, and introduce new forages and forage mixtures that suit economical, agronomical, and environmental needs. |
| 英文关键词 | climate change; forage education needs; forage research needs; organic dairy production |
| 语种 | 英语 |
| WOS研究方向 | Agriculture |
| WOS类目 | Agriculture, Multidisciplinary |
| WOS记录号 | WOS:001192360900001 |
| 来源期刊 | RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
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| 文献类型 | 期刊论文 |
| 条目标识符 | http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/289518 |
| 作者单位 | University of Vermont; University of Vermont; United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); University System Of New Hampshire; University of New Hampshire; United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); University of California System; University of California Davis |
| 推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | . Assessing forage research and education needs of organic dairy farms in the United States[J],2024,39. |
| APA | (2024).Assessing forage research and education needs of organic dairy farms in the United States.RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS,39. |
| MLA | "Assessing forage research and education needs of organic dairy farms in the United States".RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS 39(2024). |
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