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#climate-change
Online Community Development
fromtime.com
2 months ago

As Warming Climate Hammers Coffee Crops, This Rare Bean May Someday Be Your Brew

Excelsa coffee, a climate-resistant species, may help South Sudanese farmers combat poverty and adapt to the global coffee crisis due to climate change.
Agriculture
fromNature
3 days ago

I climb mountains in search of sustainable agricultural systems

Identifying sustainable farming methods can enhance carbon absorption and improve agriculture's carbon balance.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

This Colombian 'hotel for cows' could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon

El Hatico farm uses silvopasture to improve livestock welfare and productivity while reducing deforestation in the Amazon.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Could an IVF calf help reduce dairy's global emissions? DW 01/03/2025

Hilda the calf signifies a major advancement in breeding cattle that produce less methane, addressing climate change challenges.
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago
Agriculture

How to Conserve Water on Small-Scale Farms: 7 Tips for Success

Farmers must adopt innovative conservation strategies to optimize water resources amid shifting climate patterns.
Online Community Development
fromtime.com
2 months ago

As Warming Climate Hammers Coffee Crops, This Rare Bean May Someday Be Your Brew

Excelsa coffee, a climate-resistant species, may help South Sudanese farmers combat poverty and adapt to the global coffee crisis due to climate change.
Agriculture
fromNature
3 days ago

I climb mountains in search of sustainable agricultural systems

Identifying sustainable farming methods can enhance carbon absorption and improve agriculture's carbon balance.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

This Colombian 'hotel for cows' could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon

El Hatico farm uses silvopasture to improve livestock welfare and productivity while reducing deforestation in the Amazon.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Could an IVF calf help reduce dairy's global emissions? DW 01/03/2025

Hilda the calf signifies a major advancement in breeding cattle that produce less methane, addressing climate change challenges.
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago
Agriculture

How to Conserve Water on Small-Scale Farms: 7 Tips for Success

Farmers must adopt innovative conservation strategies to optimize water resources amid shifting climate patterns.
more#climate-change
#gardening
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago
Agriculture

7 Perennial Crops to Plant in May

Perennial crops provide multiple harvests and ecological benefits despite higher initial costs and longer wait times for production.
fromModern Farmer
1 week ago
SF food

Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

Mushrooms enhance soil health by breaking down organic matter and improving structure.
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago
Agriculture

7 Perennial Crops to Plant in May

Perennial crops provide multiple harvests and ecological benefits despite higher initial costs and longer wait times for production.
fromModern Farmer
1 week ago
SF food

Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

Mushrooms enhance soil health by breaking down organic matter and improving structure.
more#gardening
#urban-planning
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Barry Benepe, Who Gave New York Its Greenmarkets, Dies at 96

Barry Benepe's Greenmarkets transformed urban food access in NYC, launching a vital farm-to-table movement and preserving local farmland.
fromInc
1 week ago
NYC food

A Farm-to-Table Pioneer Leaves a Legacy of Innovation

Barry Benepe's vision revolutionized urban farming in NYC, creating Greenmarkets that connect communities with local farmers.
NYC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Barry Benepe, Who Gave New York Its Greenmarkets, Dies at 96

Barry Benepe's Greenmarkets transformed urban food access in NYC, launching a vital farm-to-table movement and preserving local farmland.
NYC food
fromInc
1 week ago

A Farm-to-Table Pioneer Leaves a Legacy of Innovation

Barry Benepe's vision revolutionized urban farming in NYC, creating Greenmarkets that connect communities with local farmers.
more#urban-planning
NYC food
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

With sustainable practices, New York dairy farms lower emissions | Cornell Chronicle

New York dairy farms achieve low greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable practices such as producing their own feed and effective manure management.
#innovation
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago
Fundraising

Dyson students do business for the greater good | Cornell Chronicle

Students were awarded $22,500 to address societal issues, with a top team focusing on sustainable agriculture in the Amazon.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago
Fundraising

Dyson students do business for the greater good | Cornell Chronicle

Students were awarded $22,500 to address societal issues, with a top team focusing on sustainable agriculture in the Amazon.
more#innovation
#regenerative-practices
fromNatural Health News
2 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

From Farm to Health - A Vision for Regenerative Agriculture and Metabolic Wellness

Ashley Armstrong emphasizes the vital role of carbohydrates in metabolic health and their significance in sustainable agriculture.
fromFinedininglovers
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Silo and Acra Tierra team up for Baldio in Mexico

Baldío represents a collaboration between Silo and Arca Tierra, pioneering the zero-waste restaurant model in Mexico City.
fromNatural Health News
2 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

From Farm to Health - A Vision for Regenerative Agriculture and Metabolic Wellness

Ashley Armstrong emphasizes the vital role of carbohydrates in metabolic health and their significance in sustainable agriculture.
fromFinedininglovers
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Silo and Acra Tierra team up for Baldio in Mexico

Baldío represents a collaboration between Silo and Arca Tierra, pioneering the zero-waste restaurant model in Mexico City.
more#regenerative-practices
#biodiversity
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

Biodynamic Farms Are One Thing. What About Biodynamic Businesses? - Modern Farmer

Biodynamic farming is scientifically validated to improve soil quality, biodiversity, and nutritional value of produce, moving beyond its mystical past.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago
Environment

Trading some corn-ethanol land for solar offers 'tremendous opportunity' | Cornell Chronicle

Converting 3.2% of corn-ethanol land to solar could increase energy output significantly while enhancing ecological benefits.
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

Biodynamic Farms Are One Thing. What About Biodynamic Businesses? - Modern Farmer

Biodynamic farming is scientifically validated to improve soil quality, biodiversity, and nutritional value of produce, moving beyond its mystical past.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago
Environment

Trading some corn-ethanol land for solar offers 'tremendous opportunity' | Cornell Chronicle

Converting 3.2% of corn-ethanol land to solar could increase energy output significantly while enhancing ecological benefits.
more#biodiversity
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Revitalizing San Jose's Historic Orchard: A Green Tribute to Our Agricultural Roots

San Jose's Historic Orchard is being revitalized by planting climate-adapted citrus and avocado trees to celebrate the region's agricultural legacy.
fromNature
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

Sowing solutions: my quest to save Kenya's maize from a devastating invader

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp strigae effectively controls Striga weed, boosting crop yields by approximately 40%.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
1 month ago

Le Doyenne: A Standout Farm-to-Table Restaurant Outside of Paris (with Guest Rooms)

Le Doyenné offers a unique overnight dining experience in a sustainable setting near Paris.
#vertical-farming
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago
Environment

Vertical Farming: How to Produce More Food on Less Land

Vertical farming creatively utilizes urban spaces to produce crops efficiently using innovative methods like hydroponics and aeroponics.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
NYC startup

Best of Earth911 Podcast: AeroFarms' Marc Oshima on Growing the Vertical Farming Opportunity

Vertical farming is transforming urban agriculture through innovative methods that enhance productivity and sustainability.
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago
Environment

Vertical Farming: How to Produce More Food on Less Land

Vertical farming creatively utilizes urban spaces to produce crops efficiently using innovative methods like hydroponics and aeroponics.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
NYC startup

Best of Earth911 Podcast: AeroFarms' Marc Oshima on Growing the Vertical Farming Opportunity

Vertical farming is transforming urban agriculture through innovative methods that enhance productivity and sustainability.
more#vertical-farming
#urban-farming
NYC food
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Urban farming in city spaces can be productive despite challenges; innovative methods like vertical farming enhance yield and profit.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Urban farmers evicted as part of plan to complete Domino Plaza

OKO Farms faces eviction to make way for new development despite providing essential food source and community programs.
Community support is needed for OKO Farms as they search for a new location after being ordered to vacate.
NYC food
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Urban farming in city spaces can be productive despite challenges; innovative methods like vertical farming enhance yield and profit.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Urban farmers evicted as part of plan to complete Domino Plaza

OKO Farms faces eviction to make way for new development despite providing essential food source and community programs.
Community support is needed for OKO Farms as they search for a new location after being ordered to vacate.
more#urban-farming
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Dutch startup Protix raises 1M from Invest International; bets big on South Korean expansion - Silicon Canals

Protix secures €1M to expand operations into South Korea, leveraging advanced food waste management for sustainable insect protein production.
#environmental-impact
San Francisco Giants
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Famed Bay Area cattle rancher sues park service over new regulation

Point Reyes ranching operations are facing legal challenges over planned phase-out, significantly impacting agricultural heritage and local food supply.
fromnaturalblaze.com
6 months ago
Alternative medicine

Intensive Farming Turns One Solution Into Two Problems

Modern industrial farming is leading to severe soil degradation, disrupting ecological balance and causing pollution.
San Francisco Giants
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Famed Bay Area cattle rancher sues park service over new regulation

Point Reyes ranching operations are facing legal challenges over planned phase-out, significantly impacting agricultural heritage and local food supply.
more#environmental-impact
#biotechnology
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

EIB backs GreenLight Biosciences with 35M loan to replace traditional chemical pesticides using power of RNA - Silicon Canals

GreenLight Biosciences España secures €35M loan from EIB to advance RNA-based agricultural solutions.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

EIB backs GreenLight Biosciences with 35M loan to replace traditional chemical pesticides using power of RNA - Silicon Canals

GreenLight Biosciences España secures €35M loan from EIB to advance RNA-based agricultural solutions.
more#biotechnology
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

EU overhaul of farming strategy ignores vital green proposals, campaigners warn

The EU's new farming strategy promises fewer regulations and better support for farmers but faces criticism for insufficient environmental measures.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Why You Should Look for Slow Flowers' Grown without Dangerous Chemicals That Dominate the U.S. Market

Local flower farming focuses on sustainability and seasonal blooms, distinguishing itself from mass-market floral products.
#food-security
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

How Brunch Came to a Backyard Farm in Compton

Alma Backyard Farms brings community together through brunch, offering beauty, food security, and job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

Full Nature Farms launches smart irrigation system at CES 2025 to reduce agricultural water waste | TechCrunch

Agriculture faces significant challenges with water scarcity and inefficiency; innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable farming.
Full Nature Farms offers a revolutionary smart irrigation platform that can greatly improve water efficiency and crop yields.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

How Brunch Came to a Backyard Farm in Compton

Alma Backyard Farms brings community together through brunch, offering beauty, food security, and job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

Full Nature Farms launches smart irrigation system at CES 2025 to reduce agricultural water waste | TechCrunch

Agriculture faces significant challenges with water scarcity and inefficiency; innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable farming.
Full Nature Farms offers a revolutionary smart irrigation platform that can greatly improve water efficiency and crop yields.
more#food-security
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Can Colombia's crazy' cattle ranchers make beef an eco-friendly choice?

Michael Robbin has transformed cattle farming in Colombia through innovative rotational grazing, boosting soil health and reducing methane emissions.
#organic-farming
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

From Michelin stars to riding a tractor: Why this Miami chef started a farm in Redland

Jeremy Ford's Ford's Farm is a new organic farm producing vegetables for his restaurants and promoting farm-to-table dining.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Small California farm turns apples into artisan products

The couple transformed a 22-acre orchard into a food production business specializing in apple-based products.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

From Michelin stars to riding a tractor: Why this Miami chef started a farm in Redland

Jeremy Ford's Ford's Farm is a new organic farm producing vegetables for his restaurants and promoting farm-to-table dining.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Small California farm turns apples into artisan products

The couple transformed a 22-acre orchard into a food production business specializing in apple-based products.
more#organic-farming
fromCornell Chronicle
5 months ago
Science

$1.6M supports land-grant research for NY farms, forests, communities | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell researchers received $1.6 million in federal funding for 54 projects to aid New York's agriculture and environment, highlighting the importance of local agricultural research.
Wine
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

This Sommelier's 'Laughable' Idea Is Disrupting the $385 Billion Wine Industry | Entrepreneur

Kristin Olszewski revolutionized the wine industry by making organic high-quality wine accessible through canned packaging despite initial skepticism.
fromModern Farmer
5 months ago
Agriculture

The Community Organizing Effort That Helped Save an Urban Farm in New Orleans - Modern Farmer

Youth-driven community organizing can have a significant impact on local environmental issues, as demonstrated by the actions led by Chekeita Strong.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
European startups

Germany's Klim raises $22M to take its regenerative farming platform international | TechCrunch

Klim facilitates the transition to regenerative farming, helping farmers maintain yields while reducing carbon emissions and boosting biodiversity.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Proposition 4, the California bond measure for water and environmental projects, leads early

A $10-billion bond measure in California aims to fund essential environmental projects related to water, wildfire protection, and clean energy.
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