Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

are preparing for the dwindling of food in the coming winter. This may seem like an antiquated concern for chefs in an era of global food distribution systems, but it’s an all-consuming preoccupation for Oyster Oyster, a restaurant named after two ingredients—a bivalve and a mushroom —known for their ecosystem benefits.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

“Agriculture looks different all across the United States, but I look forward to working together to cultivate common ground as we help producers feed, fuel, and clothe the world. NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. territories. territories. territories.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 21, 2025

It catches up to its peers, a line of antennaed bugs roaming the winding surface of a tree, perpetually hunting for food. That makes ants, in the eyes of Ida Cecilie Jensen, a legion of unlikely warriors one humans should consider enlisting in the fight to grow food in a warming world. The ant scurries along on six nimble legs.

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Agritecture Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

With a population of 5.454 million as of 2021, this thriving metropolis faces a unique challenge when it comes to sustaining its food supply. GroGrace, a concept farm of Urban Farming Partners , began its journey in 2019, with a vision to provide a healthy, pesticide-free diet for founder Grace Lim's three children.

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The Equation

MAY 14, 2024

Generically called the “farm” bill, it is actually a farm and food bill that supports a wide range of programs, including ones that cover crop insurance, financial credit, and export subsidies for farmers, as well as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 10, 2024

He also cultivates 75 acres of wheat, 83 acres of soybeans, 65 acres of corn, and 45 acres of hardwoods and pine trees. And he serves as chair of the board of the Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute, founded in January 2023 to help deliver healthy food to communities in rural North Carolina.

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Food Tank

JUNE 12, 2024

Meats is working to create opportunities for small farms and ranches to support a more localized food system. “We’re We’re living in a time when the health of our planet is in peril, and regenerative agriculture offers a beacon of hope,” Pollard tells Food Tank. “By Many of Cream Co. An assessment by the U.N.

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It also reveals that the production cultivation of barley and hops is responsible for most of the environmental impact of beer. To help you find a winemaker, distiller, or brewer to support, Food Tank is highlighting 20 producers and programs bringing sustainable sips to glasses around the world. for a new beer initiative.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 7, 2025

Kotutwa Johnson might build some protection for his crops with desert brush or cans to shield them from the wind, but his plants thrive without any fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, mulch or irrigation. To me, this is the original harm: the disruption of our traditional foods. Hopi corn growing.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 7, 2025

Organic squash farming focuses on growing squash without synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides. It promotes the use of natural methods to cultivate healthy, environmentally friendly crops. Organic farming practices emphasize soil health and biodiversity.

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Food Tank

MAY 1, 2024

By taking legal action, researching, and building campaigns around the world, CIEL hopes to expose the hold that fossil fuels have on industries, including the food system. The Global Alliance for the Future of Food (GAFF) reports that the food system contributes to 15 percent of the total fossil fuel consumption every year.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The autumn season in the Northern Hemisphere is centered on the post-harvest period, which is equally as important as planting and cultivation. Abiding by Waiting Periods Adhering to waiting periods stipulated after the application of pesticides or other chemicals is a key to food safety and regulatory compliance.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 7, 2025

Organic Millet Farming is a sustainable farming method that prioritizes natural cultivation techniques. By avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, it nurtures both the land and the environment. Millet, a nutritious cereal grain, thrives in organic farming systems.

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Demand for localized food systems and the products coming from them is rising, and companies are responding to it. Cultivation Technology Cultivation technology lies at the center of many strategies and modern CEAs. When reviewing a CEA operation, we ask the questions: “What is the cultivation system being used?

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Modern Farmer

JULY 24, 2023

Research on the sustainability of cannabis cultivation, although nascent because of its illegal federal status, indicates an array of environmental impacts. Those numbers don’t concern Andrew Mahon, head of cultivation at Veritas in Denver. “We We built our own irrigation system to fit the style of growing we do,” he says.

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Caff

JUNE 13, 2023

Introduction In 2011 the Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law. Of the many rules in this law, the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) was created to address federal food safety requirements at the farm level, specifically for produce crops. Why is this important?

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 27, 2023

Its innovative approach simplifies the process of cultivating plants hydroponically, making it accessible to a wide range of enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice, the Kratky Methods opens up a world of possibilities for cultivating fresh produce in a controlled and nurturing environment.

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Caff

MAY 31, 2022

BUFA’s mission is “to positively impact health and hunger by providing locally grown, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. We are constantly learning, cultivating and expanding to better serve our community. ” What does farming/growing food mean to you? Growing food allows us to be part of something great.”

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Kavya Organic Farm

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Its innovative approach simplifies the process of cultivating plants hydroponically, making it accessible to a wide range of enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a novice, the Kratky Methods opens up a world of possibilities for cultivating fresh produce in a controlled and nurturing environment.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Climate change, pollution, pesticides and habitat destruction are putting increasing pressure on pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. Beyond that, pollinators such as bees are key participants in agriculture, and we depend on them for our food. These roadside plantings aim to connect habitat, rather than fragment it. Learn more.

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Sustainable Harvest International

JUNE 19, 2024

It was my first time visiting Belize, and what a learning experience it was – from getting to know the farmers and the Belize team, to seeing the impressive diversity of plants in participants’ gardens and fields, and realizing the incredible amount of work and pride everyone has in cultivating the land.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Keeping fields productive is an essential land management strategy, experts say, while encouraging a diversity of agricultural uses builds resilience in both the land and Hawaii’s food system. Still, “ag here is a tough business,” says Balthazar.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 29, 2023

Chemical pesticides may harm beneficial earthworm populations and other non-target organisms. By adopting practical lawn care practices and promoting a healthy soil environment, you can cultivate a green oasis where worms play a vital role as nature’s gardeners, contributing to a resilient and sustainable lawn.

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Civil Eats

APRIL 22, 2024

The idea behind the project was to build food security in a world where all climate models are pointing to hotter and dryer extreme conditions. are found in the state, including desert-adapted relatives of critical domesticated foods—not just peppers, but also tomatoes, squash, amaranth, beans, corn, and wheat. An Arizona Walnut tree.

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NASDA

JULY 10, 2023

The rule as finalized will suppress access to agricultural innovations greatly needed to reduce inputs, adapt to a changing climate and, respond to increased pest and disease challenges while maintaining a safe, reliable, and affordable food system for a growing global population.

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Sustainable Harvest International

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Conventional sugarcane production uses high levels of pesticides and other agrochemicals, which are harmful to local wildlife and local communities. After years of intensive sugarcane cultivation, the soil needs lots of organic matter in order to heal.

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Agritecture Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Written by: Niko Simos June 7, 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of Oceania, characterized by rapid urbanization , a new wave of innovation is poised to revolutionize the way we cultivate and access fresh produce. Urbanization brings with it a host of challenges, one of which is ensuring a sustainable food supply for growing populations.

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Agwired

JUNE 12, 2024

The members of trade association CropLife International have issued an Industry Declaration renewing and reaffirming their commitment to the principles and standards of the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management. Campbell Tractor Co. , potato, leading to healthier and higher-quality products, including potato chips.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

AUGUST 11, 2023

At more than 5,000 feet above sea level and with its endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and good food, Boulder was the perfect backdrop to get down to coalition business. She discussed some of the challenges in her district and elsewhere as it becomes increasingly difficult to produce good food. As a pediatrician, Rep.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 29, 2023

Chemical pesticides may harm beneficial earthworm populations and other non-target organisms. By adopting practical lawn care practices and promoting a healthy soil environment, you can cultivate a green oasis where worms play a vital role as nature’s gardeners, contributing to a resilient and sustainable lawn.

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Compost Fertilizer Ecology Pesticide 52

RR2CS

JANUARY 3, 2024

Their approach to agriculture involves regenerative practices and the conversion of their land back to perennial coverage, including the cultivation of multi or polyculture crops for swath grazing. Our cover crop cocktail has resulted in an immense reduction in synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 29, 2023

Chemical pesticides may harm beneficial earthworm populations and other non-target organisms. By adopting practical lawn care practices and promoting a healthy soil environment, you can cultivate a green oasis where worms play a vital role as nature’s gardeners, contributing to a resilient and sustainable lawn.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 12, 2025

Joan Dye Gussow, who died last Friday at age 96 , was a fiercely independent thinker and food-system visionary whose ideas caught on and rippled outward. And because of her, we began to understand the deleterious impacts of the industrialized food systemamong them depleted soil, poisoned water, and metabolic disease.

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Agritecture Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

And at the root of it all is a startling vulnerability: The coffee we cultivate and drink today, which sustains an industry valued at over $100 billion , comes from just two species — and research on others is woefully behind. It’s a familiar story in the world of food.

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Sustainable Harvest International

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Positive momentum and a strong financial position enabled SHI to expand its core programs by hiring new field trainers, start several pilot projects, and cultivate new partnerships, all according to the organization’s scaling up vision as outlined in the Million Farm Transformation and operationalized in a board-approved strategic plan through 2025.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 5, 2023

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

Textiles are a major source of microplastics in the ocean, where they weave their way into the food chain, causing untold harms to marine life. In addition, most natural fibers are grown conventionally, which often means heavy use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and genetically modified or treated seeds.

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