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05/27/2022
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By Cassie B.
Appalachian apple hunter has saved more than 1,000 lost varieties of fruit
We are constantly bombarded with stories about various species in both the plant and animal worlds going extinct due to human activity, but sometimes the opposite happens. And in the case of Tom Brown of North Carolina, one man’s efforts have been responsible for reclaiming around 1,200 lost varieties of apples. Brown, a retired chemical […]
05/25/2022
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By Arsenio Toledo
Pee for plant growth? Scientists push for use of human urine as effective, sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers
Researchers are advocating the use of human urine as an effective and sustainable fertilizer that could replace environmentally damaging chemical fertilizers. Some of the strongest advocates from the United States are from the Rich Earth Institute (REI), a Vermont-based research organization that uses science to advance the use of human waste as a resource. “If you […]
05/06/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Home gardening tips: A beginner’s guide to composting
Composting at home is good for your garden, the soil, your crops and the planet. It is a great way to repurpose food waste and improve soil quality in your home garden. If you’re curious about composting, read on for tips on how to get started. (h/t to Milkwood.net) Composting refers to the process of actively feeding many microorganisms […]
04/26/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Home gardening basics: Knowing when to start seeds indoors
As a home gardener, knowing how to grow your own plants from seed is very rewarding. This helps save money and opens up your growing potential to various plants not often available in local stores and greenhouses. (h/t to OldWorldGardenFarms.com) Once you understand the basics of seed starting, you can grow unique and delicious heirloom tomatoes, peppers […]
03/07/2022
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By Virgilio Marin
Sustainable farming: 7 Indigenous practices to preserve crop and soil health
In an industry dominated by pesticides and synthetic products, traditional farming offers an alternative approach to protecting crops and the soil. It provides sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges, such as biodiversity loss and land degradation, without relying on harmful industrial methods. Here are seven indigenous practices that promote sustainability in agriculture: 1. Thai rotational cropping The Hin Lad Nai community in […]
11/08/2021
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By Lance D Johnson
Maine ratifies food sovereignty rights into their state Constitution
Across the Nation, cities, municipalities and even rural towns have routinely voted to keep livestock out of city limits, dictating what people can and cannot raise on their own property. This has led to the persecution of raw milk farmers and other small producers. Some cities have even targeted and fined people for converting their […]
10/11/2021
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By Arsenio Toledo
Iowa farmland just sold at the record price of $26,000 per acre
The value of farmland in Iowa has been increasing at a historic rate, with a piece of farmland recently being sold at a record $26,000 per acre. Expert land appraisers believe these historic high rates will lead to more land entering the market, as higher prices attract more sales. The farmland is located at Johnson […]
08/12/2021
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By Mary Villareal
Looming threat of phytophthora blight may affect pumpkin pie fillings for Thanksgiving
Phytophthora blight — a vine infection that damages vegetables like peppers, cucumbers, squash and pumpkins — is showing up early this year, and it could threaten the availability of pumpkin pie fillings for Thanksgiving. “After the middle of August, or close to the end of the season in September or so it’s not so bad. […]
05/14/2021
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By Zoey Sky
19 Chemical-free ways to get rid of weeds in your home garden
As a prepper, you most likely work hard to maintain their home gardens because this is where you grow organic produce for your family and your survival stockpile. But what do you when weeds start destroying all your hard work? You can keep weeds out of your garden without chemical-laden weed killers (herbicides) by using more eco-friendly options […]
04/29/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
4 Easy ways to control weeds without using toxic chemical herbicides
Weed overgrowth is a gardener’s worst nightmare. However, conventional weedkillers like Roundup have been linked to serious health problems, including cancer. Toxic chemicals in conventional weed killers can also leach into crops for consumption and pose a health risk. Herbicides can also contaminate groundwater. But there are better methods of controlling weed growth. Below are four […]
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