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?
Read More »Food Security Begins with a Mindset
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. This is why nations invest in ...
Read More »Healthy Plants Keep Pests at Bay
If you are wondering how to keep pests off your tomato plants this summer, it is worth knowing that plants have numerous built in defense systems that keep insects and disease organisms in check. In fact, when insects are nibbling on your garden vegetables, it is likely that improper irrigation, poor soil quality, or missing nutrients have compromised the plant’s ...
Read More »Spring Gardening In New Mexico
First time gardeners may be tempted to focus on the plants they want to buy, but if you are growing a garden to feed your family, soil health and nutrition comes first. In Episode 15 of Microbes, Minerals, and Mindsets, horticulture specialist Libby Hamilton shares tips to help New Mexico gardeners succeed growing vegetables at home. Listen to learn about ...
Read More »When Do Humic Minerals Boost Livestock Nutrition?
In this week’s episode of Microbes, Minerals, and Mindsets, Caterina Platt, of Los Lunas, New Mexico, shares insights gained during 10 years raising and showing sheep and goats. Diet and mineral supplements are important for raising champions. This year, Caterina will be settting up feeding experiments to evaluate the effects of adding mineral rich humates to her feed and forage ...
Read More »Libby Hamilton Joins Microbes, Minerals and Mindsets
End-O-Fite Enterprises LLC is proud to introduce Libby Hamilton, our new co-host on Microbes, Minerals, and Mindsets. Libby is a retired horticulture and AP environmental science teacher who continues to volunteer with FFA programs in her community. Her experience teaching the value of agriculture, and her insights into the need for more regenerative local food systems make her an ideal ...
Read More »Better Health Is Yours to Reclaim
Melissa Brice of Reclaim Wellness, a holistic health center in Las Cruces, NM, was a recent guest on Microbes, Minerals, and Mindsets. Like so many in the rapidly expanding area of holistic health and wellness, Melissa reached her perspectives about health through her personal struggle to get better. In this episode, we discuss the rising cost of health ...
Read More »5 Tips for a Microbiome Friendly Holiday
Learn more about managing your microbiome at endofite.com/mym As we approach winter solstice, the days get shorter, moods change, and many of us have a tendency to reach for comfort foods. Work productivity may decline as we take days off to celebrate holiday time with family and friends. Emotions may run high, as holiday gatherings bring up old ...
Read More »Ygy Extension Team Supports Regenerative Aggies
A big step towards our vision of building sustainable farm networks was made possible in November with help from participating Youngevity Members and NMSU community donors. On November 26, 2018 we held our first annual Regenerative Aggie Scholarship Fundraiser. The date was strategically planned to take advantage of Cyber Monday online shopping, and Giving Tuesday community donors. Outcome ...
Read More »Why all the Interest in Hemp and CBD?
How New Information and Chronic Pain Opened My Eyes to the Value of Hemp If you would have told me 15 or 20 years ago that I would be affiliated company that sold hemp, I would have laughed. No really. The idea would have been ludicrous to me. Afterall, I spent much of my young adulthood distancing myself from the ...
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