Companion planting with multiple crops interplanted, organic matter on top of the soil, multiple compost beds, plants going to seed for seed saving, heritage varieties of tomatoes planted throughout the garden that are growing in every which way… the mad gardener’s garden.
Read MoreOne lesson that I am learning as I work on various gardens and farms is the timing and seasonality of produce. And despite, grapes, pears, and peaches, etc. being available in the supermarket year round, they really aren’t in season year round.
Read MoreThe plant-based meat proponents and the conventional meat proponents rarely are in the same room. But with the rise of more mainstream plant-based meat companies and a growing field of research in the potential for grazing systems to sequester carbon, this conversation is finally being had in terms of an AND instead of an OR.
Read MoreI would be flying to Australia to attend an agri-food tech conference and my wardrobe consisted of four shirts, worn continuously over the last five months and washed only when the mud was sufficiently thick to offend my sensibilities. Hardly the “smart casual” stated in the event description…
Read MoreThis past week I had the opportunity to attend Evoke Ag, an Asia Pacific agri-food tech conference held in Melbourne, Australia. Read on to hear about some of my main learnings and takeaways.
Read MoreThe sheep shearer that I met on the beach called me “a legend” when he heard my story. I don’t know if I would call it legendary or pure stupidity but the situation at hand was definitely a result of traveling with the universe, a term that I use to describe when the universe has another plan for my travels then I do, and often a more adventurous path than the one I had planned. This is a story about traveling, adventuring and the unexpected lessons that I am finding about food and agriculture in the least likely of places…
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Over the past several weeks I have had the pleasure of diving into discussing all things food and farming with Andrew. These interview notes are just scratching the surface on the hours of conversation that we shared on topics ranging from regenerative agriculture to making decisions to run a profitable operation.
Read MoreSustainable, holistic, bio-dynamic, regenerative… there is an ever-evolving list of buzzwords to describe farming that employs environmentally friendly practices and methodologies that are more in-line with nature.
Read MoreA picture is worth a thousand words.
Read MoreAs a former vegetarian for environmental reasons and someone that has done extensive work with farmers in the U.S. to diversify their crop mix to include yellow field peas, I am fascinated by the plant-based burger versus meat patty impact on the environment. Working on a regeneratively managed livestock operation is the perfect time to dive into this question.
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Coming from a row crop agriculture background I always assumed that pasture management and livestock farming was pretty simple. After all, don’t you just need to grow the grass and then put the cows in the paddock and you are good to go? Only two days on a commercial cattle operation has proven me very wrong.
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Thoughts and opinions on factors that shape our global agri-food system.
Read MoreLearn about an organization that is doing great work to strengthen the local food economy in New Zealand.
Read MoreRead a first hand experience on food waste and why we should all be a little more aware of our food choices when we go to the supermarket.
Read MoreSpending the past month living in an eco-community and permaculture farm has taught me a lot about small scale agriculture.
Read MoreInterview with eco-living community resident and gardener. Read to hear a perspective on why small scale agriculture is important.
Read MoreA different kind of salad that is filled with greens other than the standard romaine, iceberg and red leaf lettuce.
Read MoreThe Three Sisters is an ancient planting technique of combining corn, beans and squash on the same bed. When planted together, they provide benefits to the other two plants around them.
Read MoreI just completed my one-month mark on the road and have spoken with many farmers, agri-food businesses and consumers that have a wide range of opinions on what our food and agriculture system should look like.
Read MoreFarmers are dealing with the most complex biological system on a daily basis, nature.
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