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?
agriculture
From International Business to Local Regenerative Farming
Health Concerns Led International Businessman Glen Schultz to Abandon Fortune 500 Sales and Start a Farm As Glen Schultz researched the cause of his son’s ailments, he became concerned about the way milk and other foods were being produced. At first, he shopped from natural grocery stores. But that wasn’t enough. The more deeply he … Read more
Considering Nopales for Arid Land Specialty Crops
Nopales, or Prickly Pear cactus, include numerous species of the genus Opuntia which thrive in poor soils and arid lands. These cacti can be grown and harvested for their tunas, or fruit, and for their pads. They thrive in deeper, well drained soils, and can tolerate pH levels as high as 7.8. California researchers have investigated … Read more
Can Global Warming Reduce Nutrition?
According to a recent report in Science Advances (summarized in the Vox) increased atmospheric CO2, a key feature in global warming, can result in reduced crop nutrition. They demonstrated this effect using rice, a staple crop that feeds much of the world. This would seem threatening, since poor crop nutrition impacts food webs all the way from … Read more
Opportunities for Extension in the Private Sector
Are You Aspiring Towards A Career in Extension? If your heart is set on working in the public sector, this article is not for you. Please move on. However, if you are finding public options too limited, you may want to explore opportunities that allow more time for your family, provide a more flexible work … Read more