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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 […]
08/15/2021
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By Cassie B.
4 ways to preserve your harvest without canning
You’ve just harvested your garden, and you’re now surrounded by more homegrown produce than you can possibly eat before it all goes bad. Canning might be the most obvious solution, but let’s face it: it’s not the easiest task. Thankfully, there are lots of great ways that you can preserve your harvest without having to […]
02/21/2019
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By Cassie B.
Kids learning how to grow their own food could become a reality in Italy with “Farming Preschool”
Many people think of gardening as merely a relaxing hobby, and it does indeed help to melt away stress. However, the ability to grow your own food is quickly becoming a necessary life skill as processed foods and pesticide-laden produce are shortening people’s lives. Now, a group of European architects has envisioned a revolutionary type […]
02/09/2019
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By Cassie B.
Conserve water while gardening using these incredible tips and tricks
Gardening can be a very relaxing pastime. Being outdoors, soaking up the sunshine and running your fingers through the soil is an exhilarating experience for avid gardeners, and it can help melt away stress. Others do it out of a desire to better control the foods they consume. People with organic home gardens not only […]
09/24/2018
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By Cassie B.
Are “free-range” and “organic” eggs as ethical as they seem? Controversial chicken husbandry practices and what you can do about it
When you’re out shopping for eggs or chicken, do you make a point of looking for “free-range” on the label? Many people are willing to pay extra for free-range eggs because they believe it means the animal has a better life. You might picture chickens frolicking in an open, grassy field, pecking around and enjoying […]
07/25/2018
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By Cassie B.
Why is the CDC spreading false fear about backyard chickens?
Keeping backyard chickens appears to be more than just a passing fad as more and more people get a taste of the confidence that comes from knowing where their eggs come from and the joy of watching these animals live their lives to the fullest. However, any time people make even the smallest gesture toward […]
03/29/2018
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By Cassie B.
More and more older Americans are experiencing food insecurity
When we see the statistics about overweight Americans and the huge portions of food that are now considered “normal,” it’s easy to forget that some people in this country are going hungry. In fact, food insecurity is a particularly big problem among older adults in the U.S., and it’s only expected to get worse. The […]
03/13/2018
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By Cassie B.
Greener AND more nutritious: Tomatoes grown with half the water have the same quality plus higher concentration of carotenoids
Farmers are constantly trying to figure out how they can conserve water without sacrificing the quality of their crops, so a new discovery from University of Seville researchers will be welcome news. According to their findings, cherry tomatoes that are grown with half the amount of water that is normally used not only have the […]
01/30/2018
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By Cassie B.
New research suggests ONE THIRD of American households are food insecure, with limited access to healthy food
When we think of people going hungry, many of us envision starving children in Africa, but it’s a struggle that is also quite familiar to far too many Americans. In fact, a recent study found that this problem could be a lot more extensive in the U.S. than previously believed. Researchers from The Ohio State […]
01/18/2018
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By Cassie B.
Farming for conservation: Big Ag focuses on one crop while smaller farms integrate crops and livestock, which is healthier for the environment
In any endeavor, there’s the easy way, and then there’s the right way, and when it comes to farming, there is a steep price to pay in the long run for choosing the path of least resistance. Researchers from Iowa State University decided to carry out an economic analysis of various farming approaches to determine […]
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