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Farmhand Foundation: Cultivating Organic Change in Southern California

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But he explains that yield loss and administrative work can discourage them from transitioning. Before launching the Foundation, Schneir and Barkley started Tractor Beverage Company in 2015. While Tractor Beverage and the Farmhand Foundation are distinct operations, the two are working towards the same goals.

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Food as Filler OR Food as Medicine?

UnderstandingAg

The major achievements of the Green Revolution consisted of the development of high-yielding crop varieties, increased mechanization, synthetic fertilizers, a dizzying array of pesticides (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc.), trillion on food & beverages, but we spend $4.1trillion on healthcare. Today, it is over 51%.

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Complete Practical Guide on Lime Farming

Agric4profits

Limes are citrus fruits known for their acidic flavor, commonly used in food, beverages, and medicinal products. Growing limes requires proper care to ensure good yields and fruit quality. Lime farming is an important agricultural practice with high potential for profitability.

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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

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According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. The hilly, coastal prefecture is known for its ideal ecological conditions which yield high-quality rice.

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21 New Books to Inspire the Movement for Sustainable Food Systems

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Silvohorticulture : A Growers Guide to Integrating Trees into Crops by Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben Agroforestry can provide a range of benefits to a farm or garden, including improved soil, pest and nutrient management, biodiversity, and optimized yields.

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El Valle de Guadalupe Under Threat: The Campaign to Save Mexico’s Wine Country

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We cannot yield an inch of this valuable land, even if its use is to produce alcoholic beverages. These beverages greatly increased the state’s income and put Ensenada on the world map.” Only 9 percent of the soil of Baja California is suitable for agriculture.

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Op-Ed | Nourishing Food Systems for People and the Planet through Agroecology

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These systems are highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, with extreme weather events, reducing crop yields, raising food prices and weakening communities resilience. Some habits such as eating ultra-processed foods and beverages (UPFs) or long-distance transport of vegetables, are common but have big consequences.