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Since 1976, the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has been helping people build resilient communities through local and sustainable solutions that reduce poverty, strengthen self-reliance, and protect natural resources.

05/29/2026

Happy Fry-day! 🍟 🥔

Big shout-out to Solanum tuberosums, also known as potatoes! This tasty tuber has 5,000 varieties worldwide, so there's sure to be an option for everyone, no matter how you slice it (or chop it or mash it). Join us--and the rest of the world--in celebrating the International Day of the Potato!

And if you want to join us in growing some of the best potatoes around, visit our website ncat.org/attra for info on organic production, soil health, and pest management.





Is it time for tea? 🌱 🫖 ☕️ The University of California's Kearney Research and Extension Center thinks high-value tea cr...
05/28/2026

Is it time for tea? 🌱 🫖 ☕️

The University of California's Kearney Research and Extension Center thinks high-value tea crops might be just the ticket for small-acreage growers facing limited water supplies. Scientists there are working with 4,000 tea plants to determine optimal soil conditions, irrigation practices, disease and pest management strategies, and ways to reduce the labor demands of tea production.

Learn more about how tea is doing in California from our ATTRA news story at https://buff.ly/c9n65bE and hear about growing tea in a different climate from our Voices from the Field podcast "Episode 359: Teatime in Mississippi" at https://buff.ly/3lgKjAD



05/27/2026

Keep the water flowing to your crops and/or livestock! 🐄 🌱 🌞

NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Chris Lent walks you through replacing a solar water-pump controller. Watch the full how-to video here: https://buff.ly/4VSpjwn







Did you do your farm-lingo today? 🌱🦉🚜 You can't learn farmer-speak on Duolingo, but you can learn it from us. Getting c...
05/26/2026

Did you do your farm-lingo today? 🌱🦉🚜

You can't learn farmer-speak on Duolingo, but you can learn it from us. Getting comfortable with all the acronyms and farm jargon can feel overwhelming — but we’ve got your back. NCAT Agriculture Specialist Margo Hale shares a handy list of common terms and abbreviations to get you started.

Read the blog here: https://buff.ly/EZ12xzd






Today we pause to honor and remember those who gave their lives serving our nation.
05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor and remember those who gave their lives serving our nation.

05/22/2026

Starting off the weekend with a new podcast series! 🥳

NCAT Agriculture Specialist Felicia Bell begins a new series highlighting successful women in agriculture. This first episode highlights Marguerite Green, Statewide Director of the Louisiana Food Policy Council, and what inspired her to begin a career in agriculture.

🎧️ Listen here: https://buff.ly/6jhVxqT

You can find ATTRA Voices from the Field on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Podcast Addict, and YouTube.









Don't miss important research breakthroughs!It's the end of the school year, and we're collecting game-changing agricult...
05/21/2026

Don't miss important research breakthroughs!

It's the end of the school year, and we're collecting game-changing agricultural research news for you:
* Basaltic rock dust can improve soil quality and crop yield in subtropical areas (University of Florida)
* Grape byproducts from wineries can substitute for antibiotic growth promoter used in broiler chicken diets (Cornell University)
* Spacing is the key to capturing the soil health benefits of perennial covers without reducing corn crop yields (Iowa State University)

Get details on these stories and others on our news page at https://buff.ly/2G75AbS




05/20/2026

Have you heard the buzz? Today is World Bee Day! 🐝

Bees are essential pollinators for our crops. Pollination by native bees contributes an estimated $3 billion to U.S. crop production, and the non-native European honey bee is a keystone species for its ecosystem impact.

Find all the NCAT ATTRA resources on beekeeping here -> https://buff.ly/iotFiYR and never miss a how-to video by subscribing to our youtube.





Happening tomorrow! 💦 🌱 🐂NCAT Agriculture Specialists Darron Gaus and Cody Brown will do a deep dive on understanding wh...
05/19/2026

Happening tomorrow! 💦 🌱 🐂

NCAT Agriculture Specialists Darron Gaus and Cody Brown will do a deep dive on understanding which land-management practices help increase water infiltration and decrease evaporation. They'll also discuss how conservation impacts the Ogallala Aquifer and how producers in that region can get a FREE conservation plan.

Stay tuned for reminders and register here: https://buff.ly/tcFk1Wh








50 years and counting! 🌱 🥳 In half a century, we've learned that some things at NCAT will NEVER change. * Personal respo...
05/19/2026

50 years and counting! 🌱 🥳

In half a century, we've learned that some things at NCAT will NEVER change.
* Personal responses from knowledgeable staff: Since 1976
* Reliable resources, accurate information, and practical training: More every year
* Dependable service and technical assistance: Count on it

And some things NEED to change.
*Logo and look: Brand new
*Website: Bilingual and user-friendly
Check it out ➡️ ncat.org

As we continue to celebrate our birthday, we want to say even if the package has changed, our commitment to building vibrant, economically strong communities that provide all people with healthy food and clean energy, soil, and water is stronger than ever.

This brand refresh would not have been possible without the support and guidance of GRACE Communications Foundation and the incredible work done by J2.






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3040 Continental Drive
Butte, MT
59701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14064944572

Website

https://www.attra.ncat.org/, https://soilforwater.org/, https://agrisolarclearinghouse.org/

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