Growing Solutions for Healthy Soil
Herbicides Don’t Just Kill Weeds In the last post, we looked at biological cascades in ecosystems. We saw that seemingly unrelated activities are linked together through complex food webs. Living creatures that seem unrelated at first glance turn out to be so dependent on one another that what benefits one species can benefit many. Likewise, … Read more
Farms and gardens that maintain active food webs produce healthier food. When soil contains sufficiently diverse and abundant live microorganisms, food webs develop. These food webs release nutrients from deep within the soil profile, and deliver them to plants in eco-friendly, bioavailable forms. The result includes well-nourished plants that are better able to protect themselves … Read more
Why Should I Build a Farm? The economy of the post-pandemic world has changed. As the world takes on the challenge of economic recovery in the post-COVID-19 world, displaced workers are looking at digital sales, direct marketing, and, believe-it-or-not, organic farming as niche industries where they can hang their hats anew, and restore the … Read more
Gardens are blooming in 2020 The year 2020 is proving to be a challenge for everyone whose health or business has been impacted by the global pandemic. Every decision maker, from mom and pop to corporate executives and leaders of nations is faced with uncertainty. Garden centers are a niche market that seems to be … Read more
Stepping into Regenerative Agriculture So, you think you are ready to get on the regenerative agriculture bandwagon? You are not alone. Farmers, food think tanks, , environmental groups, indigenous communities, and even the New York Times are taking interest in regenerative agriculture. Regenerative production models are recognized as a way to restore the environment, combat … Read more
[button color=”green” size=”big” link=”http://agrihealthculture.com” ]ConferencePage[/button] Good Nutrition Begins On Farms and In Gardens. Hipocrates once recognized food as the best medicine. Of course, it goes without saying that only good food is good medicine. Food that is rich in functional vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals can support healthy body weights, combat cancer, promote sleep, and ensure … Read more