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Industrial Hemp: reviewing history and hysteria

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 22, 2020 • ( 7 Comments )

I research industrial hemp. As I discuss this with acquaintances, I’m usually met with two responses. One is excitement to hear about a potential up-and-coming crop. The other is a mixture of […]

How are coastal farmers responding to salty soils?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 7, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )
drone shot high above a farm field also showing some forest, marsh and a stream

When most people think about agricultural fields, they envision vast landscapes of crops as far as the eye can see. Although that may be true for parts of the Midwest, it’s a […]

Why do farmers care about conservation?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )
stream between two piece of land

An American poet once said, “Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.” Many of us can relate to this quote, as self-proclaimed outdoor adventurists. This quote especially rings true […]

How does flooding affect farms?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 7, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )
dry soil on left with a standing pool of water and severely eroded land on the right

In the spring of 2019, a perfect storm of conditions led to severe flooding across the Midwest. Farmers in many states had to delay spring planting because fields were too wet. What […]

How do my food choices affect the environment?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on February 22, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )
Salmon with sauce and vegetables on white plate

Every food-related action you take calls a world into being. We call this world the food system, and it is a vast network of farms, fisheries, processors, manufacturers, stores, restaurants, and home […]

Are there edible cotton seeds?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on February 7, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )
man's hand with seeds

Most of us associate cotton with its fiber. A by-product of cotton fiber production is the leftover seeds. One item that can be made from the seed is cottonseed oil, but that […]

What do nutrients do for plants?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on January 22, 2020 • ( 8 Comments )
Leaf on table; inner part with veins is green, outer part is yellow

If a plant decided to go on a diet, you know, to keep its plant-like figure, what do you think it would choose to be as healthy as possible? It turns out […]

Rice Terraces 101

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on January 7, 2020 • ( 2 Comments )
Criss crossing terraces of green blades of rice plants along a mountain edge with mountains behind

Sticky or unsticky rice? Always a decision worthy of deep contemplation before dinner. Interestingly, soil can be sticky or unsticky, too. It all depends on how it’s managed. In the case of […]

How do high tunnels extend the growing season?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on December 7, 2019 • ( 2 Comments )
Large green leaves of squash plants over yellow flowers in a high tunnel

Despite cold and snowy winters, farmers in the northern states can grow cool season vegetables year around! The structures that help them do this are referred to as hoop houses or high […]

What is urban ecology and why is it important?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on October 22, 2019 • ( 1 Comment )
Flat tops of city buildings showing green produce growing in rooftop gardens. Street below. Not all roofs have gardens.

In the summer of 2007, humanity reached a milestone. For the first time in human history, more people were living in cities than in rural areas. Those people need food, clean water […]

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