Mary Lucero

It took me thirty years of research and education in agriculture, biotechnology, and environment to arrive at conclusions our ancestors knew from birth. Everything on the planet is connected. Once I really understood that, I also understood that true health, and true prosperity come from living in alignment with our environment.

Easy Container Gardens for Growing Food or Testing Innovations

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Today’s informed consumers are growing food at home to ensure that what they are consuming is both free of pesticides and rich in nutrients. These growers are quick to learn there are a lot of confusing so-called best practices for gardening, pest management, and soil amendments. No doubt, some of this confusion centers around over-anxious … Read more

Trace Minerals Keep Cut Flowers Looking Fresh

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Photo of fresh cut flowers

  The cut flowers shown in this infographic were grown in New Mexico at Calhoun Flower Farms (http://www.calhounflowerfarms.com).  Tune into Episode 25 of our Microbes, Minerals, and Mindsets Podcast, coming in September, 2019.  Hear why the gals at the Calhoun Flower Farms are helping New Mexican’s Sniff the Tradition.

17 Essential Plant Nutrients are Easy to Remember with this Mnemonic

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CHOPKiNS CaFe, Mg was once a popular mnemonic for introducing students to the list of macronutrients plants need.   Read as C. Hopkin’s café (is) Mighty Good, the statement includes symbols for 9 macronutrients plants need. The mnemonic was never perfect.  For example, iron (represented by the ‘Fe’ in CaFe) is really a micronutrient.  Plants only need a … Read more

Local Farms are Key to Health and Wellness

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Photo of fruit tree on farm

The dangers of glyphosate and other pesticides prevalent in modern food systems have been discussed in previous posts, including our 2016 report on glyphosate in food webs, and our 2018 interview with investigative journalist, Carey Gillam.  Like Alex Vasquez’ 2014 YouTube video that pronounced glyphosate as the toxic chemical of the year, Gillam’s book, Whitewash, … Read more

Healthy Living Is the Ultimate Declaration of Independence

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Tomorrow,  American’s everywhere will be celebrating independence with back yard barbecues and fireworks displays.  We will express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy, and proclaim ourselves an independent country.  Are we?

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Food Security Begins with a Mindset

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  Few of us stop to think about food security (access to enough safe, nutritious food to live a healthy life) as the driving force behind a thriving economy.  Yet leaders throughout history have recognized that food shortages spell disaster for any nation.  In today’s rapidly expanding global population, food security is key to prosperity.  … Read more