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04/20/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Pesticide “ghosts” can haunt organic farms for decades
Most commercial crops grown around the world are treated with pesticides. But some farms are now switching to organic practices to avoid the risks that pesticides pose to human and environmental health. However, new research shows that past pesticide use can still “haunt” fields that have long been converted into organic farms. Published recently in Environmental […]
02/08/2021
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By News Editors
Glyphosate endangers wildlife, too. Tell the EPA to ban it
Your actions, based on the following information, could alter the future of our planet. (Article by Zen Honeycutt republished from ChildrensHealthDefense.org) Glyphosate herbicides are among the most widely used agrochemicals in the world. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 300 million pounds are used in the U.S. each year — 280 million pounds of which […]
09/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Organic potatoes contain more microelements that are often deficient in soil
Foods grown using organic farming methods are said to be healthier than foods grown using conventional means. One of the advantages that organic produce has over conventional produce is that they are free of harmful chemicals, which are used in conventional farming to nourish crops and control pests and weeds. Organic farming is also believed to increase […]
09/12/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The grass is always greener (and the soil is healthier) on the side of conservation agriculture
Conservation agriculture (CA) practices are adaptable and can be customized to the requirements of crops and local conditions. While this farming system considers soil health and the impact it has on the ecosystem, it is not without its disadvantages. The early days of CA implementation may present various problems, such as nitrogen immobilization and weed interference. Both […]
05/11/2018
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By David Williams
7 Reasons why you should start building an aquaponics garden now
Traditional farming methods have their perks, but now that viable alternatives such as aquaponics exist, some people consider them entirely obsolete. You might think that’s an overreaction, but when you look at the actual benefits of aquaponics, you’ll quickly understand. With aquaponics, there is a clear symbiotic relationship between all of the organisms contained within […]
12/17/2017
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By Tracey Watson
“Browning” of the world’s waterways may be due to conventional farming practices rather than “extra” rainfall claimed by climate alarmists
Global warming alarmists have a way of weaving their message into every scientific study or discussion these days. If they are to be believed, virtually every problem faced by humankind today can be blamed on catastrophic man-made global warming in one way or another. The latest study to make this “connection” was conducted by researchers […]
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