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Articles related to "Food Supplies"
Self-Sufficency food security seed saving self-sufficency self-sufficency • edible landscape • homesteading • sustainable food supply
Skyscraper Farming Solution Vertical farms can be created in the middle of a city, creating access to fresh produce, improving the air quality and reducing fossil fuel use. vertical farming • population growing • organically grown • sustainable • food supplies
Y2K, will we run out of food? First in a two part series exploring Y2K and the food system. y2k • food • food supply • food industry • survival
Backyard Nature Conservation The situation for animals outside of protected areas is becoming increasingly precarious as development and pesticides take their toll. backyard conservation • citizen conservation • colony collapse disorder • wildlife and development • threats to honeybees
Food Production: Who do you trust? A look at the food production system and its alternatives. y2k • csa • community shared agriculture • food • be prepared
Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Pre-Columbian Mexico The ancient people of Mesoamerican were not the violent savages depicted by Europeans after the Spanish invasion. Instead, they became highly accomplished in art, medicine, philosophy, complex astrology and math, architecture, government and organized religion. Where did ancient Mesoamericans come from and how did they transform from loosely knit hunter-gatherers to complex, legendary civilizations? pre-columbian • civilization • mexico • nomads • religion
The Food System An overview of the food system food system • industrial agriculture • fresh food • food distribution • food travelling
Vegetable Garden Description: This article has ideas and instructions for planting a simple vegetable garden and relates the history of Victory or War Gardens during World War II. vegetable garden • planting a vegetable garden • victory gardens • war gardens • kid's gardening
Consumers' Attitudes Toward Agriculture are Mostly Favorable Consumers believe American farmers make a significant contribution to society, but are underpaid for it. Many also trust the safety of the nation's food supply. consumer • agriculture • farmer • rancher • survey
Food First growing food cooperatively builds community community gardens • food first • food security • community shared agriculture
Hummingbirds are Migrating Hummingbirds are migrating at this time of year and are just arriving at the limits of their range. Hang a hummingbird feeder for an early glimpse. hummingbirds • hummingbird feeder • migrating • ruby-throated hummingbird • species
Warnings Against GMO "Warnings Against GMO" looks at Greenpeace and other organizations' warnings on GMO genetic pollution, GM food, and dwindling farmers' rights relating to seeds and crops. gmo • gm food • genetically modified organism • genetic engineering • gmo food
Wealthy and Poor at Once This article introduces an ongoing series that will examine the many lesser-known plants and animals that could benefit humanity ... if we work to preserve them. biodiversity • e.o. wilson • crops • livestock • amazon
Lesser Flamingo – Pink Wader The Lesser Flamingo inhabits coastal and inland wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. It's breeding and feeding habits are unusual and interesting. lesser flamingo phoenicopterus minor • pink feeding breeding threats • range wetland africa asia • migration chick juvenile • wader food nesting filter
Starving Snakes conserve energy Snakes have been known to survive periods of up to two years without food, but it was not clear how. Now a biologist has shown it's the way they conserve energy. marshall mccue's starving snake research • starving snakes research • fasting snakes • university of arkansas snake research • snake metabolism
WorldWatch Institute Alerts World Watch Institute is a premier environmental research and publishing organization. Its books and magazine are recognized all over the world for coverage of environmental issues. Alerts at the World Watch web site are full of caluable information. Read on.
Eating Disorders in Gifted and Talented Teens,Eating Disorders in Gifted and Talented Teens North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders.,North Americans who have normal weights have become a minority in North America. There is an increasing gap between the underweight and the overweight, with fewer and fewer people in between. Gifted and talented teens are a high risk group for eating disorders. anorexia • bulimia • eating • eating disorder • disorders
Use It All; Wear It Out; Make It Do; or Go Without! During World War II Americans had to cope with food and other commodity shortages and long lines created by rationing.
Raccoons - A Common Urban Wildlife Species Raccoons are common animals in the city and can be pests in the garden. raccoons • enabling garden • garden pests • horticulture therapy
Bisphenol A Concerns US government scientists publish findings that there are some concerns for BPA exposure. Canada's government considers classifying BPA as a dangerous substance. bisphenol a • bpa • public health concern • bisphenol a bottles • chemicals in plastic
Book Review: The Terror What's worse than being lost and frozen in the ice with little food and months of day-long darkness? The men of the Franklin Expedition are about to find out. the terror by dan simmons book review • historical fiction • horror fiction • the franklin expedition • the northwest passage
Broadwing Hawks Broadwing hawks are an important predtor for North America. The fall begins their migration season; an important time for birdwatching and bird counting. hawk • broadwing hawk • wildscaping • bird counts • migration
Carrots, Winter's Delight. Chase away the winter blues eat a carrot carrot cake • non-fat • non-fat carrot cake • carrots • seeds
Cereal, You Can't Leave Home Without It. The History of Cereal, Part 1 cereal • kelloggs • breakfast
Cutworms Cutworms will kill seedlings quicker than anything else. They chop them off at near ground level. If you suspect you have cutworms, please read this article to find out how to be rid of them. cutworms • larvae • caterpillars • moths • control
Food make a conscious choice. Grow you own food and know what you eat. y2k • food security • self-reliance • wendell berry • consumer culture
Gadwall It is, however, more abundant in the interior than in most of our maritime districts, and is particularly so on the tributaries of the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi. In the early part of autumn and late in spring many are found on the margins of our great lakes. Yet the Gadwall has been represented as not It is, however, more abundant in the interior than in most of our maritime districts, and is particularly so on the tributaries of the Ohio, Missouri, and Mississippi.
Gift Ideas for Pet Owners Ever struggle for a gift idea for the pet lover in your life? Here are 5 ideas to get you started. pet supplies • designer leashes • designer pet carriers • designer collars • pet glamor photos
Hummingbird Nests Hummingbirds are visible while they're feeding, but many people never see a hummingbird nest. Here's what to look for. hummingbird nests • what does a hummingbird nest look like • when do hummingbirds build nests • breeding season • where do hummingbirds build thier nests
Lessons From Katrina The healthcare industry learned many lessons from the 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita as did the general public. Healthcare information needs to be accessible. lessons from katrina • finding something positive from the devastation • katrina • rita • healthcare information needs to be accessible
NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR AMERICANS Why is contaminated maize, which the US deemed to be not fit for human consumption, still being exported to other countries? Are food aid programmes being used to dump unsaleable crops? Linda looks one of the lesser known food scandals. gmo • genetically modified • gm food • maize • contaminated
Steak or Dandelions? food self-sufficency urban agriculture part 3 food security • dandelions • steak • beef • food self-sufficiency
The Columbian Exchange The Columbian Exchange--the exchange of European products to the Americas and vice-versa--invites discussion and evokes controversy to this day. columbian exchange • tomato • potato • corn • maize
The Greying of Agriculture: Farm Operators Aging America's farm operators are aging, and fewer young people are entering the profession. See current statistics and plans for the future to combat this "greying" of agriculture. elderly • age • aging • farmer • rancher
The Legend Of Yogi A discussion of the notorious antics of national park bears that inspired the famous cartoon bear, Yogi. Special attention is given to three specific parks because of the contrasting behavior of the bears there. yogi bear • yellowstone • yosemite • porcupine mountains • great smoky mountains
Trees,Can't Live Without Them. Part Two: Trees and Food Production. rainforest • deciduous • conifers • oak • maple
Are Supplements Really Necessary? Do we really need supplements? And if so, how do we know which ones, how much, or what brand? Here's a breakdown of all you need to know. vitamin • mineral • supplement • pill • rda
Australian Drought a Natural Cycle Research suggests the Australian drought is not caused by climate change. Households are burdened by water shortages but water is diverted towards wrong agriculture. drought water shortage in australia • agricultural industries drought map • dry periods agriculture sugar industry • federation drought 1895-1902 • el niño effects climate change
Ayers Rock and the Olgas World's largest monolith, the Olga mountains, aboriginal art, Uluru National Park, the southern constellations, port lincoln parrots, perentie lizards make trip exciting. ayers rock • uluru national park • southern constellations • climbing ayer's rock • australiamt.hiking
Basic Supplements Supplements can be helpful in bridging gaps in our diet. supplements • vitamins • minerals • calcium • diet
Black-capped Chickadee Facts Black-capped Chickadees look like happy carefree visitors to woodlands and bird feeders, but these birds are intelligent, hierarchical, and territorial. black-capped chickadee facts • social intelligent hierarchical territorial • roosting flock trees boxes • feeding seeds insects hiding • breeding nesting eggs fledgling
Cannibalism in the Soviet Union The Soviet government's refusal to acknowledge, or attend to, the famine that swept much of the Soviet Union during the early 1920s led to widespread cannibalism. cannibalism in the soviet union • cannibalism in soviet russia • cannibalism • cannibals • famine of 1920-21
Community College Education: Homeland Security The hottest careers today are any job in or related to homeland security. Adults can take advantage of programs at community colleges to become a first responder. community college • homeland security • community education • first responders • continuing education
Death Mythology There are two stories that exemplify the indigenous mythology surrounding the introduction of death into the mortal world. death • afterlife • native american mythology • chinook and • coyote and eagle
Deer facts The first true deer arrived here around 10 million years ago. Due to vast growth of population, it has become a necessity to for officials to regulate hunting seasons to prohibit the excess of deer growth in population. Because of our efforts an animal, which was at one time destined to extinction, is now alive and well. deer • dough • fawn • buck • exotic
Displace Me Event On April 28, thousands of Americans will experience displacement and call for an end to the war in Northern Uganda. displace me • invisible children • northern uganda • poverty • displacement camps
Ending hunger, a micro response Local community action can reduce hunger. csa • hunger • poverty • community kitchens • gleaning
Farmer's Almanacs Gardeners and farmers have relied on the information contained in these annual reference books for over 150 years. almanac • farmer's almanac • vegetable gardening • gardening folklore • gardening almanac
Farming in Medieval Times Farming was an important and crucial part of medieval life. The success or failure of a harvest could mean the difference between prosperity and starvation. farming in medieval times • working on the land in the middle ages • the medieval farming year • the medieval peasant • medievael |
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