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Utah Tries a New Water Strategy

Civil Eats

Here, those resources are managed through a prioritization of water rights, where the oldest claims are first in line to receive an allocation of the water that flows through the basin. The priority system has helped us manage a limited water resource in the West for over a century,” Ferry said.

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Getting Schooled on Preserving and Storing Food With Civic Kitchen

Civil Eats

In the last year, inflation has driven up Civic Kitchen’s food costs by 10 to 15 percent, says co-founder and instructor Jen Nurse. For example, the cooking school, like all professional kitchens, uses the first in, first out (FIFO) system so that the oldest food in its refrigerators, freezer, and pantry are used first. Preserving.

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Why Do Baby Carrots Drink So Much Water?

The Equation

Robbie is an environmental educator and community organizer with long experience in food justice issues. What is novel about SGMA is that it does not challenge actual water rights but puts restrictions on how much water rights-holders can pump depending on the level of overdraft.

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The Long Reach of the Walmart-Walton Empire

Civil Eats

The results have vast implications for the American food system , government, schools, the oceans, environment, and the press. In some ways, those implications have been positive, raising the bar on renewable energy and making substantial gains in recycling , the accessibility of organic food and reduced dependence on pesticides.

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The 2024 Farm Champions!

Caff

Every year, our community recognizes amazing farms, individuals and local businesses making a difference in our food system. He is also on the CAFF Policy Committee and a member of Black Farmers Rising, a burgeoning statewide Black Farmer and Food Activist organizing group. We can’t wait to see what she does next!

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How Does Soil Compaction Impact Grazing Lands?

ATTRA

Compaction directly reduces water infiltration, space for soil organisms to live, and space to hold air. This affects everything soil life needs to survive because it needs air, water, food, and somewhere to live. The remaining 50% should be space for air and water.

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NSAC Heads to the Rockies – A Summer Meeting Recap

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

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.