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Nibbles: Milpa revival, Cretan olive, Lost apples, Moche meals, African agroecology, Global Tree Knowledge Platform, Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity

Agricultural Biodiversity

Deconstructing Moche history, society and culture through compost and struggle meals. Reviewing the state of agroecology in Africa. The books series ISSUES IN AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY , now free to download, has lots on marketing. No sign of markets. Does “economic diversification” count as marketing?

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What is Regenerative Agriculture, and Why Does It Matter?

Sustainable Harvest International

Before defining regenerative agriculture, it’s important to note what it isn’t. Regenerative agriculture offers a powerful solution to today’s interconnected crises, including the climate crisis, poverty, declining food security, and biodiversity loss. Industrial agriculture prioritizes profit over the health of the planet.

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. Regenerative agriculture is not just a buzzword; it represents a fundamental shift in the way we view and practice farming.

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Agroecological Crop Selection, Part 2

ATTRA

By Justin Duncan, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist For the past couple years, NCAT has worked with the Southern Risk Management Education Center to provide training to farmers on how to better decide which crops to plant based on agroecological methods. For me, it’s all about getting to know the plant’s needs.

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New but Mighty Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

These practices are diverse and can include growing efficiently in microlots or inside warehouses, food waste reduction strategies, and community composting. While OUAIP is housed within the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), it works across United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies.

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Opinion: To Make a Real Impact on Climate Change, We Must Move Beyond the Carbon Footprint

Modern Farmer

As a researcher of urban agriculture, I was shocked to see a recent news article bearing the headline “ Food from urban agriculture has a carbon footprint six times larger than conventional produce, study shows.” Back up a step: What is urban agriculture? Oxford Tract research farm at UC Berkeley.

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To Solve Climate and Food Challenges, We Need Ambitious Ideas Like These

Food Tank

This, by the way, is why I so deeply admire Representative McGovern and other real-life food superheroes, for their tireless work to improve our country’s food and agriculture systems. We also need to think about where our money goes. When it comes to investments, food systems receive just 4 percent of total public climate financing.

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