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Growing and cultivating cocoa is one of the oldest human occupations, as people domesticated the trees at least 5,300 years ago. Before becoming chocolate, cocoa was used for fermented beverages or as currency.
Read MoreSoil erosion is a silent thief, gradually stealing the fertility of our farmlands and threatening the sustainability of agriculture worldwide. For farmers striving to maintain productive and resilient farms, combating erosion is not just an option—it's a necessity.
Fortunately, numerous effective techniques can be employed to prevent this natural degradation. This article explores seven proven methods farmers can adopt to combat erosion and promote sustainable farming practices.
Read MoreEvery creature plays a crucial role in nature's intricate dance, but few are as pivotal to our survival as the humble bee. These industrious insects are not merely producers of honey. They are central players in the ecosystem, pollinating a significant portion of the crops that fuel our world.
Read MoreSoil matting, also known as erosion control blankets, is the practice of using mats made from various materials to protect soil surfaces. These mats, often made from organic or synthetic fibers, or a combination of both primarily serve a dual purpose: to prevent soil erosion and promote vegetation growth, but it has other benefits.
Read MoreHow can we be sure that the dairy products on our tables are not only of good quality but also ethically produced? In eco-friendly dairy barns, the animal’s health and well-being are the most important things that farmers can ensure.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreMaking money from your garden is a great way to turn something you enjoy doing into a profitable business. But how can you get started? Is it as simple as growing some plants and then selling them? There are several things to consider before you take steps to make your garden into a lucrative business or side hustle, including your gardening space and environment, the type of products you can sell, the existing demand and competition for those products, and the costs involved.
Read MoreAgriculture 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.
Read MoreFall can be a busy season for gardeners, even if you’ve stopped growing crops. Soil is the basic foundation for any successful garden, as healthy soil is needed to grow healthy plants. One important task is amending the soil to improve its structure, address any problems from last growing season and prepare it for the next. season. Amending the soil for new batches of plants is an important part of the gardening process. If a gardener does not do this, their garden will suffer and their plants may not thrive as well as they should. However, this task can be time-consuming with many different tools and steps involved in its execution.
Read MoreGuest post by Sandra Amaro
The basic necessities of life are either declining or suffering serious damage. Therefore, everyone must make sure to take appropriate action in light of what is happening.
The agriculture sector is facing the same vulnerability. So it is crucial to know that sustainable farming is vital moving forward.
Read MoreWhile many people only grow food gardens during the spring and summer months, there’s no reason that your gardening season has to end now, unless you are in a part of the world where the weather turns bitterly cold in the fall, and you have no season extending tools (or options for indoor growing). As the hot summer months give way to cooler temperatures, you can begin planting new varieties of food crops, or continue successive planting of summer-to-fall vegetables and herbs.
Read MoreSpring is well underway in much of the Northern Hemisphere, and many of us are finally able to enjoy time gardening once again. This time of year, there are more farmer’s markets opening up, making it easier to buy freshly-picked food and flowers and chat with local farmers. Aside from the sense of community that visiting or participating in farmer’s markets can help to create, buying food directly from farmers has other benefits, including enabling us to eat seasonally. When you eat fruits and vegetables that are in season, there is less of a need for the farmers that grow those crops to use pesticides on them. Locally produced and distributed fruits and vegetables are growing at a time when they would normally grow, and consequently, farmers don’t have to over-protect them.
Read More(This post is Part II of a 3-part series on Organic farming and food) .You can read Part I, written by our intern Olivia McSweeny, by clicking this link.
How many of us have considered organically grown food to be more appealing – at least in principle – to conventionally grown items? Yet despite increasing demand for organically grown food, organic farming occupies a small part of total farmland in the US. The evidence is mixed, with some studies suggesting an increase in organic farming over prior years, and others suggesting a decrease.
Read MoreThis post is Part I of a 3-part series on Organic farming and food)
Sick of the food from the cafeteria, the over-Doordashing, and constant worry that your food is filled with harmful chemicals? I am too, but you can learn organic farming and eventually start relying on yourself for food!
There are multiple ways to learn how to farm organically, but it can be an overwhelming start. First you can take a look at what you're eating and where it's coming from. Identifying the source of your food can be eye opening. The produce you're eating right now could be up to a month old and sprayed with multiple kinds of chemicals that aren't pronounceable.
Read MoreIt’s seed starting season here in much of the Northern Hemisphere! If you have been eagerly anticipating the day you could begin taking this important step to implement the planning you have been doing for your spring garden, you’re not alone!
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