Woodlot Management in the Anthropocene
The slightly modified term “nose to tail logging” aptly describes a good woodlot management program, the constructive use of every bit of the harvested tree…
Food & Water
Public health, endocrine disruption and the precautionary principle
The entire human and animal population of the planet is now involved in an uncontrolled experiment courtesy of the chemical industry. We are all exposed to a soup of man-made chemicals every day, some of them endocrine disruptors.
A Smarter Approach for Multilateral Lending to Farmers
A new report by Foundation Earth and Watershed Media entitled Biosphere smart agriculture in a true cost economy calls on the World Bank (and other development banks) to assess the full ecological impact of agricultural development projects before providing loans, in order to account for the true cost of production.
Flowing Towards Abundance
It’s flow, dynamic and well-channeled, that keeps any system running.
Backyard Carbon Sequestration: What Does Synthetic Fertilizer Have to Do with It?
Researchers at the University of Illinois have shown that continued use of synthetic fertilizers actually causes reduced carbon storage, and thus reduced fertility in the soil, even when organic matter is added.
Spudman meets the Physiocrats
Still, wouldn’t it be nice if there were a contemporary economics that properly wrestled with the problem of agriculture and environment in the way that the classical economists did?
New Pittsburgh Urban Ag Law Passes, Boosts Options for Residents
Good news for yardfarmers in Pittsburgh. A new ordinance now makes it easier to have chickens, ducks, goats, and more additions to your yardfarm!
Food Sovereignty: This is What Anarchy Looks Like
Anarchy is completely misunderstood amongst the larger public.
Downtown San Diego City College Farm ‘Not for Hobby Gardeners’
Urban agriculture is thriving in San Diego, thanks in part to Seeds@City Urban Farm, a working farm in downtown San Diego that serves as an outdoor classroom for San Diego City College’s sustainable urban agriculture program.
Food Sovereignty and the Commons
Food sovereignty is a holistic approach to a global need.
Inspiration through Practice: How to Start a Regenerative Farm
Within the context of organic farming, regenerative agriculture is designed specifically to build soil health and to regenerate depleted soils.
A Non-GMO Feed Hub For Kansas
An idea whose time has come is certainly a powerful thing.
