January 22, 2010 Raising grass-fed cattle to save the planet – Eliot Coleman and Barbara Damrosch are building a barn and plan on adding livestock to their Four Season Farm…because they care.
“Once he[Coleman] and Damrosch have brought in their livestock, they’ll “be able to use the manure to feed the plants, and the plant [...]
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How Cows (Grass-Fed Only) Could Save the Planet
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Organic Agriculture: Its Origins, and Evolution Over Time
What comes to mind when you see food labeled “organic” at the grocery store or farmers market? I asked one audience that question years ago, and a gentleman replied emphatically, “Nuts!” Being in North Carolina at the time, I asked if he meant pecans and walnuts, but he assured me that it was the [...]
Working with Nature, and Against It
Sustainable, yes, natural, no.
Home ownership is the great American Dream. To own the land (and the structures on the land) is pretty much the pinnacle of capitalist endeavor. For TwoJunes, our house is our savings, our retirement, a hobby, a joy, and occasionally, sheer terror. Admittedly, it is enormously gratifying to have control over your [...]
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Bird Houses: Using Nature to Control a Farm Pest
Jon Bansen, a third-generation dairy farmer, demonstrates one of his techniques for using nature to control his fly populations. For those who may be so inclined, here are instructions on how to make your own bird house.
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Janine Benyus: 12 Sustainable Design Ideas from Nature
This presentation is a special treat. For those who may not know about the TED Talks, the TED organization presents ongoing talks from the thought leaders of our world. These are people who are not only brilliant, but who devote themselves to solving big problems, often challenging the conventions of our time. In [...]
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