Farming with nature’s intelligence is easy. The microbes do all of the work; we just have to let them. A stable clay-humus complex forms a microbial connection underground that boggles the imagination. There exists a single fungi as big as the state of Rhode Island. Dye put in a tree ...
rural sociology, farming, barriers to adoption, social drivers.An understanding of social issues, the social nature of farming, and the social basis of adoption is needed if agricultural extension is to be effective in addressing natural resource management issues, and in promoting sustainability in ...
Natural climate solutions can mitigate climate change in the near-term, during a climate-critical window. Yet, persistent misunderstandings about what constitutes a natural climate solution generate unnecessary confusion and controversy, thereby delaying critical mitigation action. Based on a review of scie...
Agroecology: principles and strategies for designing sustainable farming systemsThe concept of sustainable agriculture is a relatively recent response to the decline in the quality of the natural resource base associated with modern agriculture (McIsaac and Edwards 1994). Today, the question of ...
Sustainable Agriculture Goals and Targets Our goal is to sustainably source 100% of priority ingredients, including natural sweeteners (cane sugar, beet sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, stevia), fruit juices (orange, lemon, apple, grape, mango), coffee, tea, soybeans and timber produc...
Taxing virgin natural resources: lessons from aggregates taxation in Europe. Resour. Conserv. Recycl. 55, 911–922 (2011). Article Google Scholar Growth Within: A Circular Economy Vision for a Competitive Europe (Ellen Macarthur Foundation, 2015); https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/...
2002. Certified organic farming principles and practices; A course linking famers and university students. Journal of Natural Resources & Life Sciences Education 31: 20-4.Bhavsar, V. M. (2002). Certified organic farming principles and practices: A course linking farmers and university students. ...
Based on the principles of building healthy soil, regenerative ag aims to not only sustain farm productivity but to actually work with nature to regenerate the soil, increase biodiversity and enhance the farming ecosystem.
and kids are raised on the milk of the herd, not milk replacer. Chickens keep their beaks and cows keep their horns, as each part of the animal serves an important natural function. All animals have access to the outdoors and free range forage, along with plenty of space to move around...
Proprietary copper treatment of any closed holes in the wood further enhances the tropical hardwood’s natural qualities to prevent wood rot for decades. modern wood dual stream recycling bin Isolation: Our HDPE plastic feet prevent contact between the legs and the ground or standing water, ...