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Home Composting Methods: From Small to Big-Scale

3 May, 2013

Terms like going green and reducing one’s carbon footprint are part of the everyday vernacular. Ironically, one way that people can be part of this increased focus on eco-friendly behavior is by learning about and using a process that has … Continue reading

A huge dust storm moves across the land during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

Dust Bowl Revisited

16 November, 2012

On October 18, 2012, the Associated Press reported that “a massive dust storm swirling reddish-brown clouds over northern Oklahoma triggered a multi-vehicle accident along a major interstate…forcing police to shut down the heavily traveled roadway amid near blackout conditions.” Farmers … Continue reading

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Rising Temperature Raising Food Prices

22 August, 2012

Over the last two months, the price of corn has been climbing. On July 19th, it exceeded $8 per bushel for the first time, taking the world into a new food price terrain. With heat and drought still smothering the … Continue reading

Container garden on the patio. Photo by Thomas Kriese.

Organic Container Gardening 101

16 June, 2010

Growing your own food is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, guarantee food safety and quality, and save money in the process. But if you’re short on time and space, containers are an easy way to garden. If … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Pesticides are Bad

19 May, 2010

At this point, most people are at least somewhat aware that pesticides cause a great deal of environmental harm. Less well known are the effects pesticides have on individual and public health. Here, I give you 5 compelling reasons to … Continue reading

The New Generation of Hemp

20 July, 2009

Photo credit: Uncleweed The day has finally come for industrial hemp. Hemp products are reaching mainstream markets and becoming more and more popular. However, although hemp crops have been around for literally thousands of years, the benefits of this important … Continue reading

1 kilo meat = 15 000 litres of water

8 January, 2008

Did you know that it takes 15 000 litres of water to produce one kilo meat from an animal who is being feed with grains. 1500 litres of water is needed to produce one kilo of grains. Read more over … Continue reading

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