Many believe Mars is the next stage of human evolution. Yet would we import all of our soil forever? And are we to abandon our home or are we going to work to save it?
Monday, August 30, 2010
Square foot gardening is a method to produce the most vegetables out of a small space. It's great for organic gardening in urban backyards and small patches.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Commodity prices are slated to rise again, but does it really benefit farmer? Josh Buhr, President of Stone Buhr Flour, talks about the impact of Wall St on farmers and how to price outside the market.
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
Returning from a year in Southeast Asia, everyone asked me what food I missed in America? Comparing American “food insecurity” to the teeming street foods and outdoor markets of Southeast Asia, we should ask what Americans are missing.
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
A former West Coast “food snob” faces the reality of traditional farmers’ markets in Ecuador and embraces the big box.
Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Double digging is a method commonly used by serious gardeners to prepare their planting beds. The end result is a slightly raised planting bed of aerated, fertile soil that you’ll never need to till again.
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
Did you know that old meat that didn’t sell in its first form can be cut, repackaged and then sold as if fresh? This process can happen over and over again until it is ground. Time to learn a new vocabulary word: re-merchandise.
Thu, Aug 5, 2010
Unless Haitian farmers and other small business-owners have the opportunity to generate revenue and create jobs, the recovery from last January’s catastrophic earthquake will continue to flounder. A bill on the Senate floor currently stresses local procurement and needs support.
Wed, Aug 4, 2010
Ask yourself, when is the last time you rode around in a space ship? How many people do you know who have died from sneezing? Ok, how many people do you know who have died (or even gotten sick) eating seafood tainted by mercury?
Tue, Aug 3, 2010
I often joke with my friends that the only way I’ll go hiking is if there’s a reward at the top—not counting the view. It’s not that I’m proud of my prize-driven motivation, but I’ve found an all-too-easy compromise in fruit picking.
Wed, Jul 28, 2010
As an avid gardener, garlic is one of my favorite crops to grow, offering special rewards for off-season growing and unique flavors.
Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Boston chefs, community advocates and entrepreneurs are broadening the dialog and shortening the distance between farm and table. Never mind the 100 mile diet, how about 100 blocks, or 100 steps?
Meet a few new urban farmers, giving us a window into the promises and the challenges of urban agriculture in its many forms.
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding swidden agriculture. By dismissing the importance and sustainability of swidden agriculture, researchers may continue to marginalize this highly sustainable system, as well as missing out on ways of incorporating some of its principles into other farming systems.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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