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When in Drought, Plan It Out: Rain Harvesting

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However, my rain appreciation grew deeper this year after my partner John and I installed a 1,650-gallon rain harvest system at our house. A rain harvester rule of thumb is that 1 inch of rain on 1 square foot yields 0.6 These natural drip points are the easiest entry point for rain harvesting. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Greens as a Secondary Income from your Cash Crop Plants

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But did you know that our gardens have delectable green vegetables available for harvesting and consumption while we wait for the fruits to grow. Harvest the leaves when young and tender, as older leaves can be fibrous. Usually, you have them when harvesting large amounts of root carrots for storage. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

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Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) , Africa AFSA is a coalition of civil society organizations advocating for food sovereignty and agroecology across the continent. It connects expertise across disciplines to enhance food security, improve distribution, and position Canada as a leader in agricultural innovation.

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