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BIOS Field Day at Locke Ranch

Caff

Photo by Nolan Kirby) The Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) held a Biologically Integrated Orchard System (BIOS) field day at Locke Ranch on May 23rd. Attendees were treated to a walk through the orchard with Chris and Christy Locke, who were participants in the original BIOS project over twenty years ago.

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Unraveling the Mystery of Woolly Aphids

Kavya Organic Farm

Woolly aphids, belonging to the Eriosomatinae family, are intriguing insects that can wreak havoc on plants in gardens and orchards. The covering serves as both a protective layer against predators and adverse weather conditions, as well as a defense mechanism against some insecticides. can fall prey to woolly aphid infestations.

Ecology 98
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Unraveling the Mystery of Woolly Aphids

Kavya Organic Farm

Woolly aphids, belonging to the Eriosomatinae family, are intriguing insects that can wreak havoc on plants in gardens and orchards. The covering serves as both a protective layer against predators and adverse weather conditions, as well as a defense mechanism against some insecticides. can fall prey to woolly aphid infestations.

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Regenerative Food Certification: Gold Standard or Greenwashing?

Modern Farmer

As a result of the ROC standards, livestock now graze the cover crops in the almond orchards, fertilizing the soil with their manure and providing space for beneficial insects. While ROC certifies a wide spectrum of crops, livestock and fibre, Land to Market only covers animal products: meat, dairy and leather.

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Old Hedgerows are New Again as More Farmers Embrace Benefits

Modern Farmer

When it comes to North American farming, by contrast, people might picture wooden fences, wire fencing or terracing between one type of crop and another. North American farmers are also loath to reduce the size of their crop-producing land by adding a living border or to deal with potential difficulties when the hedgerows require maintenance.