Garden Planning part one: Dirty Talk | picky to plenty

I’ve been under a lot of stress lately. Like a lot. I was in a car accident nearly three months ago and it has turned my world upside down. While the accident wasn’t too serious, thankfully, it was enough to cause me health problems I’ve been dealing with ever since. One way to cope with …

In defense of weeds | FoodGrow

In defense of weeds February 2, 2015 by Stephen 1 Comment I provide a haven for weeds. No crap! Sometimes, if no one is looking, I even save seed. There are places on my property where I have broken ground, turned the grasses under, and waited, just to see what would grow. And I recommend it. …

Low food prices on the menu at Berlin agribiz trade fair

Berlin International Green Week, the world's biggest food and agriculture industry trade fair, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Low food prices caused by abundant supplies are putting pressure on producers. Berlin International Green Week is still going strong 80 years after its 1935 launch. This year, 1658 exhibitors from 68 countries are taking …

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A Novel Solution to Land Tenure Issues for Women at Root of West Africa’s Food Insecurity

A Novel Solution to Land Tenure Issues for Women at Root of West Africa's Food Insecurity 2015-01-14 Print   Boulder-based Agile International announces the final phase of its crowdfunding campaign to raise $6,000 for farming projects in Mali. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Agile International announces the final phase of its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.com to raise $6,000 …

Local food to eclipse organic, as consumers begin to doubt definition | Genetic Literacy Project

Local food to eclipse organic, as consumers begin to doubt definition Elizabeth Crawford | January 15, 2015 | New consumers continue to enter the organic category for the first time, but the health halo cast by the US Department of Agriculture’s certification is dimming as it becomes more mainstream and as shoppers’ interpretation of the …

Agri.EU | International Green week 2015 started in Berlin – Events – Agri.eu

International Green week 2015 started in Berlin Green week 2015 expect around 400 000 visitors - farmers, farm NGO representatives, agribusiness experts, people from the rural areas and direct customers from the cities 15.01.2015 Author: Agri.EU International Green week 2015 fair started in Berlin today.  The vevent was officialy opened by Phil Hogan, EU Commissioner …

Conventional ag wages losing war on organics – The Western Producer

Conventional ag wages losing war on organics Posted Jan. 15th, 2015 by Kevin Hursh Conventional agriculture is fighting back in the public relations battle against the disciples of organic and non-genetically modified agriculture. Unfortunately, it is likely too little, too late. Rob Saik, founder of the Agri-Trend Group of Companies, is spearheading an effort to …

Where Have All the (Young) Farmers Gone?

HOME / BUSINESS / Where Have All the (Young) Farmers Gone? Katey Troutman MORE ARTICLES January 15, 2015 Source: Thinkstock The average age of the American farmers is now 58. This is hardly news anymore; reporters and activists have been declaiming the advancing age of American farmers for years now, alongside similar statistics regarding the …

My Dream for All Farmers | Maria Rodale

My Dream for All Farmers Posted: 01/15/2015 3:59 pm EST Updated: 18 minutes ago   I know farmers in Brooklyn who raise bees on rooftops and kale in former junkyards. I've spoken at hippie organic-farming conferences in California at which I've met organic farmers, used to being considered outsiders, who are passionate about what they …