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Farm Beneath Our Feet: Happier Bellies

What do cattle pastures and coffee farms have in common? Both are working landscapes where farmers and researchers are asking similar questions about soil, animals and the microbes that connect them. Collaboration across systems helps Smithsonian researchers explore how microbiomes influence digestion, nutrient cycling and farm management, while grounding that research in the day-to-day realities of producers. From Virginia pastures to coffee farms in Latin America, this work shows how studying agriculture in real-world settings strengthens both science and stewardship.

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What do cattle pastures and coffee farms have in common? Both are working landscapes where farmers and researchers are asking similar questions about soil, animals and the microbes that connect them. Collaboration across systems helps Smithsonian researchers explore how microbiomes influence digestion, nutrient cycling and farm management, while grounding that research in the day-to-day realities of producers. From Virginia pastures to coffee farms in Latin America, this work shows how studying agriculture in real-world settings strengthens both science and stewardship.