Green Thumbs, Greener Planet: The Impact of Sustainable Farming

Green Thumbs, Greener Planet: The Impact of Sustainable Farming

When you think about farming, there are mainly two ways to do it: the traditional way that's been around for a long time, and the sustainable way, which focuses on caring for the earth. Traditional farming practices such as tilling, the regular application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, wasteful watering and high energy use can harm the environment, leading to problems like pollution and harm to waterways and aquatic life, greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, the loss of different species of plants and animals, and damaged soil.

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Transitioning to Green Agriculture: The Crucial Role of Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Additives

Transitioning to Green Agriculture: The Crucial Role of Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Additives

Agriculture has played a foundational role in the progression of human societies, acting as a pillar for economic development and sustenance. With the advent of the modern era, however, our reliance on industrialized agricultural practices has resulted in dire environmental consequences.

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3 Reasons to Join the WWOOF Organic Farming Program Right Now

3 Reasons to Join the WWOOF Organic Farming Program Right Now

Experience is one of the best parts of life. Get out there and do what you are meant to do. If you have any curiosity about organic farming, or want to know what it takes to start and successfully run a farm, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) will give you that experience and allow you to chase your dreams.

The WWOOF program has helped so many people discover their future career path, a sustainable lifestyle, and the world. The program has helped so many people and could help out you too! Why should you join the WWOOF Program right now? Three reasons stand out above all others: to learn the importance of growing food and being sustainable, to take the opportunity to travel, and to make connections with like-minded people.

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Why Growing a Food Garden Is More Important Than Ever

Why Growing a Food Garden Is More Important Than Ever

The industrial food system, sometimes referred to as industrial agriculture, or “big ag,” refers to the current system of commercial food production, which relies heavily on synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This system developed during World War II, when militaries relied on chemical weapons to fuel their war machines. After the war, the leftover chemicals began to be used in agricultural applications, enabling farmers to go from self-sufficiency to major commercial growth in a relatively short span of time. However, the technologies that enabled farming to go big also brought changes that are currently threatening the livelihood and health of farming families, their workers, the environment, and each one of us.

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What makes hemp such a sustainable crop?

What makes hemp such a sustainable crop?

Guest post by Keilah Kaiser

Unique characteristics of hemp

Since the early 1700s, hemp has built a strong name for itself as a sustainable crop and textile resource. Yet a lot of people are confused about this industrial plant and its relationship to marijuana. Because of this confusion, negative stereotypes are commonly associated with the hemp plant, striking fear in the public.

But there's a clear distinction between the two. It's imperative to note the benefits the hemp plant brings. And it starts by taking a close look at the structure of the seed and the stalk of the plant.

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