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Eco-Friendly Agriculture Puts Down Roots in Spain

August 16, 2014September 22, 2014admin

By Inés Benítez, Inter Press Service, Malaga, Spain – José María Gómez squats and pulls up a bunch of carrots from the soil as well as a few leeks. This farmer from…Continue readingEco-Friendly Agriculture Puts Down Roots in Spain

Agriculture, Growing Plants, Indoor Farming, Organic Farming, Organic Produce

Toigo Organic Farms building greenhouse in Middlesex Township

August 14, 2014August 14, 2014admin

By Joshua Vaughn, The Sentinel, MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP — A large greenhouse meant to grow organic produce is beginning to take root in the Midstate. Toigo Organic Farms LLC, of Shippensburg,…Continue readingToigo Organic Farms building greenhouse in Middlesex Township

Agriculture, Environment, Food, Growing Plants, Indoor Farming, Sustainable Agriculture

Indoor Farming: Future Takes Root In Abandoned Buildings, Warehouses, Empty Lots & High Rises

August 12, 2014August 12, 2014admin

By Jeff Wells, In a 90,000-square-foot warehouse not far from Chicago’s Midway Airport, the future of urban farming has taken root. Long shelves thick with fresh herbs and salad greens…Continue readingIndoor Farming: Future Takes Root In Abandoned Buildings, Warehouses, Empty Lots & High Rises

Agriculture, Growing Plants, Organic, Organic Farming

Hawaii’s Mao Organic Farms struggles to keep up with demand

August 5, 2014August 5, 2014admin

By Braelyn Wood, Gary Maunakea-Forth, co-founder and managing director of Mao Organic Farms, never thought he would see the day when his nonprofit farm in Hawaii would need to expand in…Continue readingHawaii’s Mao Organic Farms struggles to keep up with demand

Agriculture, Growing Plants, Organic Farming, Soil Health

Organic farm model is gaining traction

August 2, 2014August 2, 2014admin

By Sean Sauro | Perry County Times , A long, gravel road wends its way through picturesque landscapes and acres of farmland before ending at Spiral Path Farm near Loysville. The rough,…Continue readingOrganic farm model is gaining traction

Gardening, Growing Plants, Organic, Organic Farming

A Homesteaders 5 Favorite Gardening Tools

August 1, 2014August 1, 2014admin

By Anneli Carter-Sundqvist, To have correct and well taken care of gardening tools is a great place to start any gardening endeavor. Here at Deer Isle Hostel and Homestead we only use…Continue readingA Homesteaders 5 Favorite Gardening Tools

Environment, Gardening, Growing Plants, Health, Organic, Organic Produce

A Glossary of Natural Garden Pest Control Solutions – Organic Gardening

July 6, 2014July 6, 2014admin

Faced with a pest problem? Learn a three-tiered approach to natural garden pest control: attract beneficial insects, employ effective physical pest controls such as handpicking and row covers, and use…Continue readingA Glossary of Natural Garden Pest Control Solutions – Organic Gardening

Agriculture, Food, Growing Plants, Health, Organic, Organic Agriculture, Organic Produce

40 Gardening Tips to Maximize Your Harvest – Organic Gardening

July 5, 2014September 16, 2014admin

By Barbara Pleasant, The best way to keep top-quality, organically grown produce on your table year-round is to grow as much as you can, and preserve plenty to eat for…Continue reading40 Gardening Tips to Maximize Your Harvest – Organic Gardening

Agriculture, Growing Plants, Organic Farming, Plant Nutrients

Comparison study of planting methods shows drilling favorable for organic farming

July 2, 2014July 2, 2014admin

via American Society for Horticultural Science, Drill, broadcast methods compared for establishing cover crops on beds SALINAS, CA – In the fertile growing regions of the central coast of California,…Continue readingComparison study of planting methods shows drilling favorable for organic farming

Agriculture, Growing Plants, Organic Agriculture, Organic Farming, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture

Organic agriculture boosts biodiversity on farmlands

June 27, 2014June 27, 2014admin

via Phys.org Organic farming fosters biodiversity. At least that’s the theory. In practice, however, the number of habitats on the land plays an important role alongside the type and intensity…Continue readingOrganic agriculture boosts biodiversity on farmlands

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