(Anthony McLennan) Farmers in some countries prefer ducks and geese over pesticides when it comes to controlling bugs, snails, and weeds in crop plantations.
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Internal Documents: Monsanto Knew For YEARS Their Products Damaged Farms
(Mac Slavo) According to internal documents, Monsanto and Germany’s BASF knew their products would destroy farms in the United States. The firms disregarded the risks even while they planned on how to profit off farmers who would buy Monsanto’s new seeds just to avoid the damages caused by their products.
Farmer Conducts Experiment Using GMO and Non-GMO Corn, Discovers Sobering Truth
(Nick Meyer) The genetically engineered food experiment began in the mid-1990s and continues unabated to this day, with Bayer recently taking over Monsanto and pumping billions of dollars into its new American GMO division.
This Should Be Obvious: Florida Governor Signs Bill to Legalize Growing Food on Your Own Property
(Andrew Wimer) Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 82, legislation protecting the right of all Floridians to grow vegetables and fruit on their own property.
Are Industrial Farming Practices and Geoengineering Destroying the Earth’s Soil?
(Vicki Batts) Modern farming practices have been shown to increase the amount of aluminum in the soil available to plants, and reduce overall soil quality. When more aluminum is available to crops, it means the soil is more acidic. In humans, aluminum has been linked to causing neurological problems, such as Alzheimer’s disease. But could it be harmful to plants, too? New research has shown that aluminum can, in fact, stunt plant growth. The degradation and acidification of soil has been an ongoing issue that is reaching a pivotal point, and Australian scientists have shown that aluminum could be making the problem even worse.
The Science Is Clear: Dirty Farm Water Is Making Us Sick
(Expand Your Consciousness) Investigators from the CDC determined that William Whitt, a 37-year-old father of three from Idaho, had been infected with E. coli in an outbreak traced to romaine lettuce from the Yuma agricultural region in Arizona.1
Restore Soil and Heal Humanity | Simple Changes in Conventional Farming Practices, Particularly Those That Repair Soil, Could Be the Key to Feeding the World
(Isabelle Z.) Not surprisingly, the promises that GMOs would save the world from hunger have failed to materialize. In addition to failing to make inroads in this serious issue, they’re also causing a slew of health and environmental problems. It’s clear that a different approach is needed, and it looks like one of the simplest solutions could end up being one of the best.
Farmers in America Are Now Killing Themselves at an Unprecedented Rate
(Zero Hedge) Suicide is exploding in America – and the increase isn’t confined to celebrities like Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Suicide rates have risen by an astonishing 30% since 1999, with suicidal people citing relationship stress, financial difficulties and other issues as the underlying cause.
Toxic Algae: Causes of Florida’s Environmental Disaster Denied by Media and Authorities
(Sayer Ji) Florida is once again under the dual assault of toxic green algae and red tide blooms, both of which result from land-based, human activities. Yet the media, FL marine organizations like MOTE, and government agencies like the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, continue to deny the scientific evidence that humans are both responsible […]
Lactose Intolerant? Top 7 Root Causes You’ve Probably Never Considered about Why You Have Dairy Allergies
(S.D. Wells) Got milk allergies? We may know the real causes. First, consider some perturbing questions: Would you inject hormones into your muscle tissue right now if a television advertisement said it’s good for building muscles? Would you take antibiotics when you’re healthy, knowing they destroy good gut bacteria and could lower your immunity? Would you […]
Growing by the Moon: A Guide to Lunar Gardening by Paisley Hanson
You know about gardening and have probably even tried your hand at it, but a trend you may not have heard about is moon gardening. Moon gardening, also known as lunar gardening, has been practiced since ancient times, but it was not until recently that the method became a popular procedure amongst modern day greenthumbs. […]
I-UV: Permaculture – The Way Forward
Permaculture – The Way Forward Permaculture – The Way Forward By Noha , Published August 1, 2013 The small town of Nimbin nestled in the hills of Northern NSW Australia is famous for it’s colourful characters, activists, creatives, healers and people generally wanting to live a sustainable and peaceful life in the country. The year […]