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The organic food scam? Fruit and veg that is grown without the use of pesticides is NOT healthier for you?
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Can you believe this, or is it just old news?
Genetic Literacy Project reported, "The claims that organic food is safer, healthier, and better for the environment are simply false."
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- Tags: farming, food, fruit, fungicides, herbicide, pesticide, USDA, vegetables
Preparing for the 2024 solar eclipse on your farm
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"To prepare for potential impacts of the [solar] eclipse on the agricultural community, OSU’s Agricultural & Resource Law Program and OSU’s Ag Safety Team offer these five steps farmers and farmland owners can take..."
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How Regenerative Farming Could Impact The Food We Buy In Years To Come
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Tasting Table reports, "...regenerative farming is poised to revolutionize our food and drink supply in the future."
New research shows unintended harms of organic farming.
Posted by John Marshall on
Phys.org reports, "...a new study published in Science on Thursday finds that expanding organic cropland can lead to increased pesticide use in surrounding non-organic fields, offsetting some environmental benefits."
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- Tags: farming, organic, pest management
The Annoying Weed That Makes For The Perfect Fertilizer For Your Garden
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House Digest recently reported on this notorious weed.
"Rather than curse their very existence or dump their hacked remains onto your compost pile, where they're liable to spread, why not turn them into a healthy beverage for your plants?"
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- Tags: flower gardening, gardening, landscape maintenance, lawn, lawns, organic, sustainability, vegetable gardening