Agricultural Biodiversity

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

On the importance of diversity in ecological research. Plant diversity decreases greenhouse gas emissions by increasing soil and plant carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems. Does long-term harvesting impact genetic diversity and population genetic structure? Diversity of the research teams, that is.

Agroecology 206

Agroecology Cultivation Harvest Harvesting 206

Sustainable Harvest International

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Love Tropics, an annual Minecraft charity livestream event, has chosen to support Sustainable Harvest International and the partnering community of Santa Martha, Belize, for this year’s event. The ecological farming practices SHI partner farmers use provide even more habitat for wildlife and contribute to national conservation efforts.

Harvest 64

Harvest Harvesting Harvester Ecology 64

Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At her 6-acre Sakari Farms outside Bend, Oregon, Schreiner employs traditional ecological knowledge to cultivate regional first foods —foods consumed before European colonialization—and passes that expertise down to Native American youth. Sakari Farms offers a program that teaches youth how to grow and harvest traditional foods.

Food 134

Food Agriculture Agriculture Seeding 134

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 29, 2023

The cattle, which were artificially inseminated by students in the spring, will eventually be harvested at a USDA plant and incorporated into the fine dining menu at the college’s student-run campus restaurant, Capstone Kitchen. Several classes discuss using ecology principles to inhibit or get rid of weeds, for example.

Food 98

Food Farming Farming Agroecology 98

Modern Farmer

JANUARY 19, 2024

“Our biggest criticism of CRP,” says Anne Schechinger, mid-west director for EWG, “is that, as it is currently set up, it is not doing enough to store carbon in soil or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” Agriculture is responsible for 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Julie Elliot is a director on SRM’s board.

Farming 83

Farming Farming Farmland Livestock 83

Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Blooming ecological success Maggie Taylor of Delight Flower Farm, a commercial cut-flower farm in Champaign, Ill., has always been ecologically minded. She harvests the holly during winter to sell as holiday greenery. Adams notes they also pay farmers for offering education, research and outreach.

Farming 91

Farming Farming Crop Production 91

Food Tank

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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. It also reveals that the production cultivation of barley and hops is responsible for most of the environmental impact of beer.

Beverage 121

Beverage Ecology Compost Cultivation 121