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Vitis and Ovis Farm Tour and Discussion: Adaptation to Climate Extremes in the Capay Valley

Caff

Hans Herren, Barbara Gemmill-Herren and their daughter Gis è le Herren spoke about how they utilize their combined studies and experiences in ecology, biological control, entomology, and nematology to guide the operation of their small farm. They’ve also experimented in fertigating with microbial brews and compost tea.

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SEEN IN SOUTH AFRICA

The Lunatic Farmer

What I do is visit farms and look for cutting edge practical ecological solutions. I love alternative construction, energy, and sewage systems. Couple that with anti-ecology and you have a recipe for dysfunction. Like chemical fertilizer instead of compost. Who needs knick-knacks?

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Our 2023 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

Civil Eats

Goldthwaite The coeditors of Good Eats , both English professors and authors, have gathered a selection of creative nonfiction essays that requires “ecological thinking and a close attention to relationships, the environment, and diversity.”

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