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Farmers Benefit from Harvesting Solar Energy

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM

Agrivoltaics, the emerging practice of integrating solar installations with working farmland, can reduce emissions, save water and possibly even boost crop yields.

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Urban Crops Can Have Higher Yields Than Conventional Farming

Oct 31, 2022 09:30AM

A new study shows that urban gardens and hydroponics can thrive and may exceed the yields of rural farms.

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Nadine Clopton on Advancing Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Health Care

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

As the vice president of the Global NGO Executive Committee and program manager with the Rodale Institute, Nadine Clopton is combining her loves of health, advocacy and the ecosystem.

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The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Bob Benenson

A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods.

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Weeds Attract Pollinators to Increase Harvests

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

It turns out that the presence of weeds benefits trees and pollinators.

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Industrial Farming is Bad for Birds

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers at the University of British Columbia found that increased farm sizes resulted in a 15 percent decline in bird diversity.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE)

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM

The labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency.

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The Bounty of Farmers Markets: Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Farmers’ markets offer the freshest fruits and veggies around, encourage organic and seasonal eating, support local farmers, and lower the carbon footprint of buying and shipping produce.

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Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, may not be as sustainable as touted due the large amount of water needed and pesticides used.

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Climate Change Affects Coffee Quality

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM

Climate change is affecting coffee’s taste, aroma, nutritional quality, yield and sustainability, impacting farmers’ livelihoods and consumer experiences.

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