Today, let’s celebrate the farmers who put food on our tables and are the heart and soul of rural communities across America. Small family farms account for 90% of American farms and to celebrate them, The Agriculture Council of America…Read More
Regenerative Ag
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Eco18 recently attended the third Regenerative Earth Summit: SOIL + WATER + CLIMATE, joining global leaders in Boulder, Colorado to learn how they are tackling climate change and the health of the planet through the power of commerce and collaboration.…Read More
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Even astronauts can’t avoid eating their veggies. In the vacuum of space, the International Space Station orbits 408 kilometers (about 254 miles) from Earth. This station houses astronauts from all over the world and to stay healthy they have to…Read More
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Humans in recent decades have developed a routine in genetically modifying nature, from the infamous Flavr Savr Tomatoes to the more successful corn crop, through a process of directly modifying genes using genetic engineering. Genetic engineering has a long history,…Read More
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Ireland Aims to Make its Green Island Greener: Leading the Way in Climate Action through Organic Farming
by Catie BrownLowering emissions from one of the leading industries contributing to greenhouse house gas emissions? Check. Stabilizing income for farmers in a difficult time for the industry? Check. Preparing for an increasingly prevalent shift towards eco-friendly eating habits? Check. Irish farmers…Read More
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Published by Island Press, Grain by Grain is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and local bookstores. Bob’s book tour dates can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/bobquinnorganicfarmer/events/ Much has been said about food, and while changes are being made, there’s still a long…Read More
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In this age of green juice and kale, it’s easy to be swept up into the mindset of ‘organic everything.’ The question is—do you really know what qualifies something as organic (or not organic), or what the actual difference is…Read More
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Day 4 on our Sustainable Farming Program was a trip all the way out the Pennsylvania to visit Bright Farms. Bright Farms builds and operates green house farms that grow produce by hydroponic farming. Hydroponic farming…what’s that? First, let’s start off…Read More
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Day 3: McEnroe Organic Farm Our second stop on the Sustainable Farming Program with the Natural Gourmet Institute was a visit to McEnroe Organic Farm in Millerton, New York. McEnroe Organic Farm is made up of over 1,100 acres of fields,…Read More
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Eco18 is honored to be part of the upcoming Sustainable Farming Program hosted by the Natural Gourmet Institute! We love learning about bringing sustainability into everyday tasks, especially when it comes to learning where our food comes from and how…Read More
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