Daily Yonder

MAY 14, 2024

At the end of the day, it’s not economical for a blueberry farmer to do dual-use at the moment because of the shading and all of these logistics,” Calderwood said. We see enormous potential to both keep land in agricultural production but also to achieve these kinds of ecological benefits,” Robertson-DuBois said.

Farming 107

Farming Farming Construction Agriculture 107

Sustainable Food Trust

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Price is often the most obvious one due to the increased time and labour that can be needed within more ecologically sound farming systems (as well as the need to pay workers fairly). There are also questions about what kinds of foods are typically on offer in sustainable food projects.

Food 92

Food Farming Farming Logistics 92

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 29, 2023

The school ran an outdoor hydroponics farm this summer to help work out logistics on the soon-to-be-built indoor vertical farm. Several classes discuss using ecology principles to inhibit or get rid of weeds, for example. Over time, the administrators hope to expand with aquaculture, waste management, raised-bed gardening and more.

Food 98

Food Farming Farming Agroecology 98