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History | Sustainable Farming
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From the foundation of the United State, up through the 19. Century, life in America largely revolved around agriculture. Farms were generally small scale operations, sometimes only producing enough to feed a single family. Even at the turn of the 20. Century, about 30 percent of Americans worked on farms and 50 percent lived in rural areas (1). Any fresh produce that was consumed had to be locally grown and in season. Fordson Model F, first mass produced tractor. 3) History of Agriculture http:/ en....
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It’s a Bug Eat Bug World | Sustainable Farming
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It’s a Bug Eat Bug World. April 4, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized. Increasingly, farmers and researchers are exploring ways to control pest populations through the use of predator insects. Many bugs such as lacewings, preying mantises, ladybugs and parasitic wasps can be used to keep various pests in check. Many common cover crops, such as clover and buckwheat, can be used to attract beneficial insects. Pirate bug eating an aphid. University of Connecticut Article. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. CES: thir...
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Marin Organic | Sustainable Farming | Page 36
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March 18, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized. Is an association of farmers in Marin County, California. The organization is directed by local farmers with support from the UC Cooperative Extension. One of the goals of Marin Organics is to increase the number of organic farmers in the county as well as supporting established organic growers. This has been accomplished through a variety of programs including apprenticeships, workshops, marketing assistance, and organic certification assistance. CES: racism i...
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Sustainable Farming | CES 440 Blog by Kirk MacLearnsberry | Page 2
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March 6, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized. With the advent of factory farms and the rapid decline in the number of small-scale farmers, the amount of diversity in crop varieties is rapidly decreasing. Many ancient plant species are on the verge of extinction. The rise in popularity of genetically modified seeds has also added to the problem. Comments (1) ». February 27, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized. In a recent report for SARE (sustainable agriculture research and education), Bryan Hopkins of the Uni...
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Coturri Winery | Sustainable Farming
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April 14, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized. Is run by Tony Corturri in the Sonoma Valley. The winery has been producing organic wines ever since it was founded in 1979. Tony’s brother, Phil, tends several vineyard in the surrounding area and grows the grapes used for the wines. The Coturri wines are made without any sulfites or other additives/preservatives. In video #2 on his blog. Tony Coturri in one of his vineyards. 8220;Organic and Sustainable Wine Production Expanding Rapidly in California” h...
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Pass it on: 2012-07-08
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Insights meant to inspire LOVE. It all started with a box of apricots. Some extremely kind individual left them on my doorstep whilst I was sleeping one afternoon with my little munchkin. How thoughtful. And what to do with a whole box? Borrowed the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving. And a few supplies for my first try at making preserves! First I had to pit, wash, and chop up the apricots. While my jars were steaming, I began cooking the apricots, sugar, lemon juice. Into the hot pot on high for 25 ...
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Pass it on: Inner Harmony
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Insights meant to inspire LOVE. Inner Harmony is a concept I have chosen to describe the feeling of masterfully navigating life with a sense of peace, regardless of the circumstances. I aim to please in 7 steps folks on the way to skills that can bring this feeling to you. If you do the work. Workbook style manual for your best self. Go to guide for when you cannot think straight. You make it, you change it, you use the steps and get your own funk on. I am pleased to be working on this piece.
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Pass it on: 2015-03-29
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Insights meant to inspire LOVE. Excellent Skit about what LOVE can do in your life. Links to this post. I'd Rather Be A. I would rather be a tiny seed. Scattered in the field on the land of what is good. Than a champion among the other, the darker place. Where they use the name of God. To justify horrendous acts. Stemming from their own lack of faith, from insatiable greed,. And from a hunger for success. That does not come from worldly goods. Is enough to extinguish the fire that burns hearts so jealous.
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Marin Organic | Sustainable Farming
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March 18, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized. Is an association of farmers in Marin County, California. The organization is directed by local farmers with support from the UC Cooperative Extension. One of the goals of Marin Organics is to increase the number of organic farmers in the county as well as supporting established organic growers. This has been accomplished through a variety of programs including apprenticeships, workshops, marketing assistance, and organic certification assistance. CES: racism i...