• NCAT

    Advancing solutions in regenerative agriculture and clean energy since 1976

  • NCAT

    Advancing solutions in regenerative agriculture and clean energy since 1976

  • NCAT

    Advancing solutions in regenerative agriculture and clean energy since 1976

  • NCAT

    Advancing solutions in regenerative agriculture and clean energy since 1976

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TRUSTED

Since 1976 NCAT has provided relevant information, individualized technical assistance and in-depth resources to support sustainable agriculture and accessible energy solutions.

PRACTICAL

NCAT’s trusted knowledgebase provides scalable solutions to strengthen self-reliance, reduce poverty, and protect natural resources. NCAT is all solutions, not sensation.

CONNECTOR

NCAT facilitates meaningful connections among sustainable agriculture producers, renewable energy experts, innovators, researchers, and industry professionals. Our role as a connector results in valuable networks and lasting change.

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NCAT Impact Report 2024

We’ve had a busy and productive year. Explore our 2024 Impact Report to see how we advance solutions in regenerative agriculture and clean energy so both people and the land can flourish.

New Film Series: Farmer Portraits

In this new video series, we spotlight some of the farmers and ranchers NCAT supports. They raise fruit, vegetables, flowers, and animals on farms and urban gardens from New Hampshire to Kentucky, on operations that range in size from less than an acre to more than 40 acres. But these differences mean very little. They share a commitment to stewarding the land and serving their communities, and we are proud to partner with them.

Armed to Farm blew me away. Two years into my own agricultural business and I still reflect on the immersive experience as a highlight. The combination of in-field and in-class activities kept me engaged and paved the way. I would highly recommend the program to any veteran who is looking to turn their passion into a successful business.

“NCAT’s ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program influenced a whole livestock industry in the U.S. to rethink how they were managing their livestock in a way that regenerates the soil.” 

“When it comes to energy professionals, NCAT is on speed dial. NCAT helped us every
step of the way in creating an energy efficiency grant program in Montana.”

“NCAT’s Soil for Water program offers a chance to learn new things and to apply it to your land and to improve.” 

“The Armed to Farm program is THE reason I was able to get started in farming. The opportunity to connect with other veterans and support each other’s dreams was life changing. The education and support from NCAT/ATTRA guided me through starting a profitable farm that fuels my new–found passion for farming.” 

“The thing that really makes Armed to Farm better than the rest is that it’s the complete package. They do a really good job of presenting a lot of information and resources in a short amount of time while also creating interface time with local veteran farmers. Being able to go for free and learn as a veteran getting into agriculture – that’s just absolutely invaluable.” 

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Using Shade Cloth in the South

By Audrey Kolde, NCAT Agriculture Specialist  For many vegetable growers in climate zones nine and warmer, like where I live in Louisiana, summer brings a familiar yet challenging routine. In May and June, those long sunny days and warm soils…
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Automation Lends a Helping Hand in High Tunnels and Greenhouses 

By Chris Lent, NCAT Agriculture Specialist  It’s a chilly morning in late March and the seedling house heater kicked on several times overnight to keep the plants happy. The skies are cloudy as you get the kids to the bus and run to the hardware…
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Tractor Lessons: On Being a Beginner

By Nina Prater, NCAT Agriculture Specialist “When you pass through that gate, get as close to the left post as you can. You’ll feel like you’re gonna tip, but you won’t.” Those were the comforting instructions my husband Jeremy gave…

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