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Food is a central part of life and the health of the planet. An estimated 10% of greenhouse gas emissions are caused by agriculture. Much research still needs to be done on energy, soil and water conservation measures that can help both the planet and farmers.

With an exponential population growth, we should also consider the sustainability of our diet, including what type of farming and what types of food are most sustainable. Additionally, we’ll also look at tech innovations for feeding a growing population.

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Jul 20, 2020 - Jane Marsh

Aquaculture has also been in the news recently due to a presidential executive order that…

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Does Organic Farming Matter? 10 Pros and Cons of Organic Farming

Jul 18, 2020 - Jane Marsh

Consumers are increasingly seeking out organic food, primarily produce. In the last few years, the…

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Every spring, people get excited to head to the store for gardening supplies. It’s fun…

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10 Myths of Organic vs. Inorganic Pesticides

Jul 3, 2020 - Jane Marsh

In 2016, U.S. farms applied 1.2 billion pounds of pesticides to crops. These compounds control…

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10 Top Homesteading Blogs to Inspire During Social Distancing

Apr 3, 2020 - Jane Marsh

Social distancing provides the perfect opportunity to look for homesteading inspiration. Wherever you are in…

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Buying a CSA vs. Organic Food: Which One Is Better?

Mar 20, 2020 - Jane Marsh

You don’t have a lot of information about most of the food you buy at…

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What Is Agricultural Runoff, and How Is It Harming Our Waters?

Mar 18, 2020 - Jane Marsh

Water is a resource that gets a lot of coverage, probably because living things need…

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Farm Bankruptcies on the Rise: What Can We Do About It?

Mar 16, 2020 - Jane Marsh

As extreme weather disrupts planting and trade wars shrink the market available to farmers, American…

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How Crop Genetics Will Shape the Future of Agriculture

Mar 13, 2020 - Jane Marsh

People who study human genetics can explain why some pregnancies result in triplets or what…

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Green Technology Assisting Agroforestry

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You may have heard of a practice called agroforestry, and even if you haven’t, the…

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How to Develop Climate-Smart Agriculture

Feb 26, 2020 - Jane Marsh

Climate change has become a worldwide topic of discussion lately, and for good reason. Scientists…