Have you ever heard of biodynamic farming? If not, you’ve definitely heard of organic farming. Well, biodynamic farming is very similar to organic farming, so it is also a type of alternative agricultural practice. However, biodynamic farming is more … [Read More...]
FARMING
7 Tips on How to Grow Tomatoes Indoors
Food grown far away sometimes loses its pizzazz in the trip to the local market. Case in point: in cold weather, the supermarket tomatoes - the reasonably priced ones, anyway - are often dull in color, lacking in juice and bland in flavor. Must those … [Read More...]
FOOD
The Myth and Organic Food and Pesticides
Most of society gets a bad rap for always looking for the easy way out. In many aspects of life, people just want an easy answer. A silver bullet that will save them for having to do hours of research and work. The organic craze claims to be bringing … [Read More...]
6 Organic Honey Benefits You Need to Know About
For the consumer, the main organic honey benefits are that you are not ingesting pesticides or certain antibiotics, and you are supporting sustainable apiculture and agriculture practices. Organic honey is made from bees that only have access to … [Read More...]
PRODUCTS
10 Organic Milk Brands to Buy
The organic food industry is booming right now, and that is easily noticeable just by going to your local supermarket and checking the shelf of organic products. Even the fact that we have entire shelves designed specifically for products that are … [Read More...]
Organic Deodorant: Top 6 Products to Try
Using organic deodorant is an important aspect of living a healthy lifestyle and of aiding sustainable agriculture. For individuals who are trying to live a more natural, healthier life, using organic deodorant is an easy and inexpensive first … [Read More...]
WHY
Are There Organic Pesticides?
From years of conversations with individuals about the pros and cons of organic food production, one of the overwhelming answers on the “pro” side of the equation is lack of pesticides. This is one of the most influential reasons individuals … [Read More...]
“Organic”: America’s Safe Word
Successful marketing campaigns don’t just connect with you because of their product or service. They connect with you on a much deeper level. Successful marketing campaigns tug on your heart stings and connect on a deeper emotional level. Like, … [Read More...]
WHERE
Support Sustainable Agriculture and Buy Local Produce
Sustainable agricultural models are being used more and more in communities big and small across the country to encourage small farms and producers and to provide the people in these communities with healthier options when it comes to the produce … [Read More...]
Farm to Table Restaurants Promote a Sustainable Agriculture
The farm to table movement has become one of the most popular culinary trends in recent years, and it’s not hard to understand why when you look at how processed and chemically treated much of the food we eat has become. The fact that we live in a … [Read More...]
MORE
Should Factory Farming Exist?
What are factory farms? In the eyes of the public, factory farms are large intensive operations that raise high amounts of animals for food production. When asked “what is a factory farm?”, a person might respond with examples of a crowded feed lot, … [Read More...]
7 Best Agriculture Apps for Tech-Savvy Farmers
When people think of farming it's often with a classical mindset. People might find themselves surprised by a visit to their local farm. At least if they're expecting something out of American Gothic. The modern farm is surprisingly advanced. In … [Read More...]
