Articles related to "Sustainable Agriculture"
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable farming offers a vision for the 21st century based on land stewardship and economic justice, without depleting resources or polluting the environment.
sustainable agriculture • organic farming • abundant food • protecting the planet • sustainable farming
Sustainable farming offers a vision for the 21st century based on land stewardship and economic justice, without depleting resources or polluting the environment.
sustainable agriculture • organic farming • abundant food • protecting the planet • sustainable farming
21st Century Agriculture
A look at the possible course to success in agriculture in the next century.
agriculture • farming • 21st century • robotics • sustainable agriculture
A look at the possible course to success in agriculture in the next century.
agriculture • farming • 21st century • robotics • sustainable agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture, USA, 2009.
In Anna, Illinois, USA, organic farmer Steve Smith is the first in this "Everyday Heroes" series. He is seeking active members for a 2009 CSA group by mid-March.
organic farming • community supported agriculture • seasonal organic vegetables • cooperative farms • growers' organizations
In Anna, Illinois, USA, organic farmer Steve Smith is the first in this "Everyday Heroes" series. He is seeking active members for a 2009 CSA group by mid-March.
organic farming • community supported agriculture • seasonal organic vegetables • cooperative farms • growers' organizations
Draft Horses
The high price of fuel can make draft horses an attractive alternative to tractors on a small farm.
horse • draft • tractor • equine • sustainable
The high price of fuel can make draft horses an attractive alternative to tractors on a small farm.
horse • draft • tractor • equine • sustainable
Heifer Teaches Sustainable Agriculture in Poland
By giving gifts of livestock - chicken, sheep, llamas, honeybees - the non-profit organization Heifer helps families in need to become self-reliant in 128 countries.
non-profit and charity heifer • heifer supports sustainable agriculture in poland • heifer and heritage breeds • polish farmers and eu regulations • giving gifts of animals
By giving gifts of livestock - chicken, sheep, llamas, honeybees - the non-profit organization Heifer helps families in need to become self-reliant in 128 countries.
non-profit and charity heifer • heifer supports sustainable agriculture in poland • heifer and heritage breeds • polish farmers and eu regulations • giving gifts of animals
Keep the Land Alive: Sustainable Ag Practices
Sustainable agriculture principles from Nol Ward, the Web master at Ranchwest.com. Included: a link to the full text of an e-mail interview with Nol Ward.
sustainable agriculture • sustainable ranching • ecology • environment • resource management
Sustainable agriculture principles from Nol Ward, the Web master at Ranchwest.com. Included: a link to the full text of an e-mail interview with Nol Ward.
sustainable agriculture • sustainable ranching • ecology • environment • resource management
Living Green and Biodiversity
Why living green means working to preserve global biodiversity
green living • biodiversity • sustainable agriculture • domestic animals • heritage turkeys
Why living green means working to preserve global biodiversity
green living • biodiversity • sustainable agriculture • domestic animals • heritage turkeys
Locavores and 100 Mile Dieters
Eating locally is gaining converts and making me crazy. Why do we take a good idea and push it to illogical extremes? Eat only from a 100 mile radius? Seriously?
local • sustainable agriculture • organic • omnivore • locavore
Eating locally is gaining converts and making me crazy. Why do we take a good idea and push it to illogical extremes? Eat only from a 100 mile radius? Seriously?
local • sustainable agriculture • organic • omnivore • locavore
Sustainable Agriculture
Conserving resources becomes more important as the population continues to grow. It's imperative to achieve sustainable agriculture before more damage is done.
sustainable agriculture • environment • farmers • industrial farming • pollution
Conserving resources becomes more important as the population continues to grow. It's imperative to achieve sustainable agriculture before more damage is done.
sustainable agriculture • environment • farmers • industrial farming • pollution
Use of Biopesticides for Sustainable Agriculture
Chemical pesticides pose enormous health risks to humans and animals. An ecofriendly alternative is the need of the hour.
biopesticides • bioherbicides • bioinsecticides • metarhizium anisopliae • bacillus thuringiensis
Chemical pesticides pose enormous health risks to humans and animals. An ecofriendly alternative is the need of the hour.
biopesticides • bioherbicides • bioinsecticides • metarhizium anisopliae • bacillus thuringiensis
Armchair Gardening
It's time to dust off those gardening books you put aside when the weather warmed up last spring.
garden books • heirloom garden • fruits • vegetables • garden manuals
It's time to dust off those gardening books you put aside when the weather warmed up last spring.
garden books • heirloom garden • fruits • vegetables • garden manuals
Food Circles and Sustainability
Food is the foundation and future of any society.
food • sustainable • community • food circle • society
Food is the foundation and future of any society.
food • sustainable • community • food circle • society
Foot and Mouth Disease Widely Misunderstood
Foot and Mouth Disease is misunderstood but likely to infect US cattle.
foot and mouth disease • beef • sheep • pigs • virus
Foot and Mouth Disease is misunderstood but likely to infect US cattle.
foot and mouth disease • beef • sheep • pigs • virus
Organic Gardens with Permaculture
It might look messy or even complicated, but using Permaculture principals encourages us to look beyond our gardens to create a locally sustainable and productive system.
ecological • organic • gardening • sustainability • chickens
It might look messy or even complicated, but using Permaculture principals encourages us to look beyond our gardens to create a locally sustainable and productive system.
ecological • organic • gardening • sustainability • chickens
The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters
Environmental awareness increasingly means for many that what goes into a great meal is just as important as where the meal comes from. Celebrate simple, local food.
the art of simple food by alice waters • alice waters • chez panisse chef • organic food • locavores
Environmental awareness increasingly means for many that what goes into a great meal is just as important as where the meal comes from. Celebrate simple, local food.
the art of simple food by alice waters • alice waters • chez panisse chef • organic food • locavores
Understanding the Term Organic
Healthy living has generated a natural food trend. Knowing the definitions and regulations for 'organic' can help consumers confused by marketing and labels.
organic food • department of agriculture • sustainable agriculture • 100% organic • made with organic products
Healthy living has generated a natural food trend. Knowing the definitions and regulations for 'organic' can help consumers confused by marketing and labels.
organic food • department of agriculture • sustainable agriculture • 100% organic • made with organic products
Solar Greenhouses
Resources for solar greenhouses, composting greenhouses, and animal-heated or bio-heated greenhouses. Gives principles involved and sources for plans, photos and how-to.
solar greenhouses • solar green house • greenhouse • greenhouse gardening • bio-heated greenhouses
Resources for solar greenhouses, composting greenhouses, and animal-heated or bio-heated greenhouses. Gives principles involved and sources for plans, photos and how-to.
solar greenhouses • solar green house • greenhouse • greenhouse gardening • bio-heated greenhouses
ONE APPLE AT A TIME
Consumers have a choice. We can choose to support sustainable agriculture through our purchases. This can be done through community-supported agriculture (CSA) and other ways.
csa • community supported-agriculture • farmers' markets • new york city greenmarkets • u-pick fruit farms
Consumers have a choice. We can choose to support sustainable agriculture through our purchases. This can be done through community-supported agriculture (CSA) and other ways.
csa • community supported-agriculture • farmers' markets • new york city greenmarkets • u-pick fruit farms
Alice Waters – Food Activist Profile
Locavore Alice Waters is famous for her restaurant, Chez Panisse, a gaggle of cookbooks, her promotion of the slow food movement and the "Edible Schoolyard" program.
alice waters • chez panisse • food activist • celebrity chef profile • locavore philosophy
Locavore Alice Waters is famous for her restaurant, Chez Panisse, a gaggle of cookbooks, her promotion of the slow food movement and the "Edible Schoolyard" program.
alice waters • chez panisse • food activist • celebrity chef profile • locavore philosophy
Farm Aid Concert 2006
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews headlined the 2006 Farm Aid Concert. Farm Aid is the USA's leading family farm advocacy organization.
farm aid • family farmers • family farm • farm • farmers
Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews headlined the 2006 Farm Aid Concert. Farm Aid is the USA's leading family farm advocacy organization.
farm aid • family farmers • family farm • farm • farmers
Feeding the Hungry with Organic Farming
There is no scientific evidence to support the view that the number of hungry mouths will soon outstrip the earth's food production capacity.
organic farming and world hunger • sustainable agriculture • food crisis in developing countries • food security • feeding the hungry
There is no scientific evidence to support the view that the number of hungry mouths will soon outstrip the earth's food production capacity.
organic farming and world hunger • sustainable agriculture • food crisis in developing countries • food security • feeding the hungry
Online Resources for Green Eating
A collection of Websites I've found helpful for learning more about sustainable food production and healthful eating habits.
u.s.d.a. • farmers markets • bountiful gardens • center for informed food choices • community supported agriculture
A collection of Websites I've found helpful for learning more about sustainable food production and healthful eating habits.
u.s.d.a. • farmers markets • bountiful gardens • center for informed food choices • community supported agriculture
Science News Article
Science News: A study by Jacobus Biesmeijer and William Kunin (Leeds University), showing declines in pollinators and insect-pollinated plants in Britain and Netherlands.
honey bee crisis • science news article • science • agriculture • vegetable gardens
Science News: A study by Jacobus Biesmeijer and William Kunin (Leeds University), showing declines in pollinators and insect-pollinated plants in Britain and Netherlands.
honey bee crisis • science news article • science • agriculture • vegetable gardens
The Benefits of Local Food
The past few years has seen a dramatic explosion in the availablitiy, and the popularity, of local foods. What are the benefits of eating more local?
local food trends • local foods • benefits of local foods • growth in local foods • buy local food
The past few years has seen a dramatic explosion in the availablitiy, and the popularity, of local foods. What are the benefits of eating more local?
local food trends • local foods • benefits of local foods • growth in local foods • buy local food
Divine Sonoran Desert Oregano
Superior Oregano from the Sonoran desert, hand harvested by the Seri people and headed for the new-world, rises above bland supermarket offerings.
oregano • seri people • sonoran desert • sustainable harvest • environmentally friendly harvesting
Superior Oregano from the Sonoran desert, hand harvested by the Seri people and headed for the new-world, rises above bland supermarket offerings.
oregano • seri people • sonoran desert • sustainable harvest • environmentally friendly harvesting
The Honey Bee Crisis
In 2005, there was a honey bee crisis in the United States. The honey bee crisis (40-60% of honey bees in U.S. dead or weakened) negatively impacts wide range of crops.
honey bee crisis • crops • vegetable gardens • agriculture • pollination
In 2005, there was a honey bee crisis in the United States. The honey bee crisis (40-60% of honey bees in U.S. dead or weakened) negatively impacts wide range of crops.
honey bee crisis • crops • vegetable gardens • agriculture • pollination
The Honey Bee Crisis of 2007
The honey bee crisis in the United States has been escalating for several years, rising to "unprecedented" levels of honey bee losses between Oct 2006 and Feb 2007.
honey bee crisis • bee • agriculture • insect pollination • science news
The honey bee crisis in the United States has been escalating for several years, rising to "unprecedented" levels of honey bee losses between Oct 2006 and Feb 2007.
honey bee crisis • bee • agriculture • insect pollination • science news
A Salute to the Potato
The poatoe may be a wonder crop, consider growing your own.
potatoes • self-reliant • sustainability • urban farming
The poatoe may be a wonder crop, consider growing your own.
potatoes • self-reliant • sustainability • urban farming
Gourmet Food Glossary
Ever wished there were a single place to find links to all the topics, tips, cookbook reviews, news and sources? Wish no more, it's here!
glossary • index • gourmet • food resource • definitions
Ever wished there were a single place to find links to all the topics, tips, cookbook reviews, news and sources? Wish no more, it's here!
glossary • index • gourmet • food resource • definitions
LocalHarvest.com Connects Farmers and Consumers Online
LocalHarvest.com web site connects consumers with local farmers for the freshest, tastiest produce.
local • farmer • farmers • market • markets
LocalHarvest.com web site connects consumers with local farmers for the freshest, tastiest produce.
local • farmer • farmers • market • markets
Rotation Planting - Beginner Style
A beginners guide to rotation planting - one of the basics of the successful organic garden.
rotation • rotate • plant • vegetable • organic garden
A beginners guide to rotation planting - one of the basics of the successful organic garden.
rotation • rotate • plant • vegetable • organic garden
Aboriginal Drug - Pituri
Once this Aboriginal drug was also Aboriginal money. Pituri was the centre of Aboriginal national and international trade before European invasion.
aboriginal drug • indigenous drug • indigneous • indigenous economy • aboriginal business
Once this Aboriginal drug was also Aboriginal money. Pituri was the centre of Aboriginal national and international trade before European invasion.
aboriginal drug • indigenous drug • indigneous • indigenous economy • aboriginal business
Heirloom Seed Saving Organizations
Seed saving has become a collaborative effort of gardeners, farmers, the food industry and governments throughout the world. Here are some of the organizations working to help preserve plant diversity.
seed saving • seed bank • diversity • native seeds • heirloom
Seed saving has become a collaborative effort of gardeners, farmers, the food industry and governments throughout the world. Here are some of the organizations working to help preserve plant diversity.
seed saving • seed bank • diversity • native seeds • heirloom
Online Organic Gardening Resources
Beginning gardeners, experienced green thumbs, and organic farmers can find flower and vegetable growing answers from garden associations and online chat forums.
garden ideas • garden forum • garden web forum • garden sites • garden websites
Beginning gardeners, experienced green thumbs, and organic farmers can find flower and vegetable growing answers from garden associations and online chat forums.
garden ideas • garden forum • garden web forum • garden sites • garden websites
Organic, Biodynamic & L.I.V.E Wine
When it comes to wine, the choice is no longer as simple as organic or not. How to tell the difference between newer certifications.
organic wine • biodynamic wine • organically grown wine • organic wine certification • specialty wines
When it comes to wine, the choice is no longer as simple as organic or not. How to tell the difference between newer certifications.
organic wine • biodynamic wine • organically grown wine • organic wine certification • specialty wines
Pygmy Hippo Calf Born in Europe
Civil unrest has prevented serious conservation efforts. Reintroduction of pygmy hippos into protected areas may benefit from species' adaptability to new environments.
pygmy hippopotamus calf • endangered species reintroduction • captive breeding • habitat degradation • logging and deforestation
Civil unrest has prevented serious conservation efforts. Reintroduction of pygmy hippos into protected areas may benefit from species' adaptability to new environments.
pygmy hippopotamus calf • endangered species reintroduction • captive breeding • habitat degradation • logging and deforestation
10 Reasons to Shop at Your Local Farmer's Market
Explore the great produce in your area!
farmer's market • produce • organic • vegetables
Explore the great produce in your area!
farmer's market • produce • organic • vegetables
An Olallieberry Tour of Santa Cruz
Travel through Santa Cruz's farms and restaurants and taste the local olallieberry creations.
ollalieberry • olallaberry • olalliberry • ollalaberry • ollaliberry
Travel through Santa Cruz's farms and restaurants and taste the local olallieberry creations.
ollalieberry • olallaberry • olalliberry • ollalaberry • ollaliberry
Bonobo Conservation Programs
Found only is a one area of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the smallest great ape faces threats from the bushmeat trade, mining, logging and ongoing civil unrest
endangered bonobo • smallest great ape • bushmeat trade • mining and petroleum exploration • wildlife reserve
Found only is a one area of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the smallest great ape faces threats from the bushmeat trade, mining, logging and ongoing civil unrest
endangered bonobo • smallest great ape • bushmeat trade • mining and petroleum exploration • wildlife reserve
Braving the Organic Market
Organic markets may be overlooked as viable alternatives to large grocery stores, but the average consumer has a lot to gain by checking them out.
organic market • grocery store • supermarket • natural products • organic food
Organic markets may be overlooked as viable alternatives to large grocery stores, but the average consumer has a lot to gain by checking them out.
organic market • grocery store • supermarket • natural products • organic food
Coffee with a Conscience: Shade-grown coffee
Several coffee trends: single origin, organic, fair trade, now shade-grown; meet in your morning cup. How to brew an enjoyable and (nearly) guilt-free cup of coffee.
shade-grown coffee • micro-roaster • fair trade coffee importers • organic coffee • migratory bird populations and coffee
Several coffee trends: single origin, organic, fair trade, now shade-grown; meet in your morning cup. How to brew an enjoyable and (nearly) guilt-free cup of coffee.
shade-grown coffee • micro-roaster • fair trade coffee importers • organic coffee • migratory bird populations and coffee
Community Food Security
we must create a food culture where food matters
food security • food culture • csa • community shared agriculture • community supported agriculture
we must create a food culture where food matters
food security • food culture • csa • community shared agriculture • community supported agriculture
Cooking with S/O/L/E
Eating locally, Sustainable Seafood, Organic, Cruelty-free Farm Practices. Here is a collection of recipes and informative articles shaking up the gourmet food world.
sustainable • seafood • agriculture • organic • local
Eating locally, Sustainable Seafood, Organic, Cruelty-free Farm Practices. Here is a collection of recipes and informative articles shaking up the gourmet food world.
sustainable • seafood • agriculture • organic • local
GMO Crop Scientific Studies
Recent scientific studies on GMO crops and its farm/agricultural and societal effects show higher costs of GM seeds, with little, if any crop yield benefits.
gmo • gmo crop • bt cotton • farmer suicides • indian agriculture
Recent scientific studies on GMO crops and its farm/agricultural and societal effects show higher costs of GM seeds, with little, if any crop yield benefits.
gmo • gmo crop • bt cotton • farmer suicides • indian agriculture
Growing Tomato Plants in an Organic Garden
When growing tomato plants in an organic garden one must consider preparing the soil, planting tomato seedlings, tomato cages, and tomato fertilizer.
tomato plants • tomato plant • growing tomato plants • hanging tomato plants • upside down tomato plants
When growing tomato plants in an organic garden one must consider preparing the soil, planting tomato seedlings, tomato cages, and tomato fertilizer.
tomato plants • tomato plant • growing tomato plants • hanging tomato plants • upside down tomato plants
How to Attract Wild Birds to an Organic Garden
Wild birds can form a partnership with organic gardeners: we give them food and shelter and they give us song and beauty.
wild birds • attract birds • organic garden • feeding wild birds • bird watching
Wild birds can form a partnership with organic gardeners: we give them food and shelter and they give us song and beauty.
wild birds • attract birds • organic garden • feeding wild birds • bird watching
Kamut: Ancient Grain in Modern Times
Kamut is a large grain, similar to Durham wheat. It is an organic product that has been shown to be of benefit to those with wheat sensitivities.
kamut • kamut ancient grain • kamut wheat • kamut kernel • kamut grain
Kamut is a large grain, similar to Durham wheat. It is an organic product that has been shown to be of benefit to those with wheat sensitivities.
kamut • kamut ancient grain • kamut wheat • kamut kernel • kamut grain
Kill Thrips in the Organic Garden
Tiny but prolific thrips deform flowers and carry diseases, especially in greenhouses. You can control these pests without chemicals with a four-step approach.
thrip control • thrips control • greenhouse pests • greenhouse pest control • biological controls
Tiny but prolific thrips deform flowers and carry diseases, especially in greenhouses. You can control these pests without chemicals with a four-step approach.
thrip control • thrips control • greenhouse pests • greenhouse pest control • biological controls
Malabar Farm
Home of author and conservationist Louis Bromfield is open for tours.
louis bromfield • malabar farm • mansfield • ohio • lucus
Home of author and conservationist Louis Bromfield is open for tours.
louis bromfield • malabar farm • mansfield • ohio • lucus
Many Threats to Wild Chimpanzees
Despite growing awareness, endangered chimps are still lost in large numbers. Protection efforts involve help for local communities to become more sustainable.
endangered chimpanzee conservation • jane goodall institute • great ape survival • bushmeat trade • chimp habitat loss
Despite growing awareness, endangered chimps are still lost in large numbers. Protection efforts involve help for local communities to become more sustainable.
endangered chimpanzee conservation • jane goodall institute • great ape survival • bushmeat trade • chimp habitat loss
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