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What causes stress in plants?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on August 22, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )
orange and black corn rootworm bug on corn leaf

Doesn’t it seem that the older we get the more stressed our lives become? We are told constantly by doctors and the media how dangerous stress is to our health. We can […]

Why is it important to have seed banks and seed access?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on August 7, 2018 • ( 4 Comments )
romaine seeds

Species extinction due to natural and man-made influences is undeniable and a serious threat to our planet. Once they are gone, we have lost them forever. For plants, seed banks are a […]

Crops and livestock on the same farms, the same fields – why?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on July 22, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )
cows in pearl millet field

Integrated agricultural systems often have both crops and livestock on the same farm. And, yes, integrated crop-livestock systems can have many benefits! Years ago, it was tradition for farmers to grow a […]

What are denitrifying woodchip bioreactors, and how do they help the environment?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on July 7, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )
pit in farm field with woodchips being installed

Woodchip bioreactors are sophisticated, engineered water treatment systems. Yet, they are simple woodchip-filled trenches, too. If that sounds complicated, it’s really not. These bioreactors clean water with no negative crop production impact. […]

What is being done to reduce greenhouse gases in agriculture?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on June 22, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )
mixture of rye and vetch cover crops

Modern agriculture developed over time to meet a pressing need: feeding the world’s growing population. Agronomists discovered new techniques to increase crop yields. Chemists found ways to harness nitrogen from the air, […]

How are plants bred to be biofortified? Why is it important?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on June 7, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )
sweet potatoes raw and cut

The plants in our diet are critical to our health. Food crops provide us with nutrients important to human health, growth, and metabolism. Different vegetable crops contain many types of vitamins and […]

What fertilizers and pesticides commonly go on ag fields and why?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on May 22, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )
Cotton bolls on stems

At least three times a day, most humans and many animals consume food produced by the agricultural sector. Our cotton and natural fiber clothing is almost all made through agriculture. Our fuels […]

How can I use natural materials to build soil fertility in my garden?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on May 7, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )
Soil hole in garden

Not much beats the taste and nutrition of fresh vegetables that travel from your garden to your kitchen! Or the fragrance of fresh cut flowers that go straight to your vase. What […]

Keeping your lawn healthy benefits you as well

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 22, 2018 • ( 8 Comments )
Lush grass with hand showing softness

You can find me at your workplace/school, home, or local park. I support you at outdoor sports games. I am with you when you take your dog for a walk or when […]

What should I consider before using fertilizers and pesticides at home?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 7, 2018 • ( 3 Comments )
Fertilizer label

Walking through the aisles of any home improvement or garden store, there is a seemingly endless array of products for your lawn and garden. Before making your selection though, there are few […]

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