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TPP signing represents corporate wish list; farmers, consumers and the environment lose
The newly released IATP statement on the Feb. 3 signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership reflects the major flaws with the trade agreement and the growing TPP opposition in the […]
yeah baby! cover cropping makes the NYT front page
I can almost hear organic farmers across the country rolling their eyes, cover cropping: this is news? And, I know, I know, you've been doing this for years-- but, yes, actually […]
carbon farming gives hope for the future
From wellnesswarior.org The concept of carbon farming is relatively simple. The industrial agricultural system we’ve developed over the last 60 years, while being incredibly productive, robs the soil of carbon […]
the civilian conservation corps
The October 1929 crash of the American stock market ushered in a major economic depression that would effect nearly every US citizen. The hardest hit were unemployed young men and […]
from corn-fed to vegetarian to freegan to vegan to meat eater
Dustin's View, Jan. 31, 2016, Wreflective Writing Would you describe yourself as a long-time farmer and environmental activist? Not at all. I used to be a redneck. I used to […]
the year that ended dangerously: the ETC's ireverant, snarky, and spot-on end of year review
Every year, our friends at the ETC (stands for Action Group on Erosion, Technology, and Concentration) puts out an, as they say, "irreverent," year-end recap-- and this year's is out […]
we are all flint
The same forces that have made the Flint disaster possible are the same ones that are bent on privatizing public water supplies and preventing a just resolution to the growing world […]
the grain divide
https://vimeo.com/104358546 The Grain Divide is a cinematic journey into the most debated food issues of our day. The film began as an unbiased, journalistic pursuit of real answers to growing […]
trail angel ponytail paul
Trail Angels are people who perform random acts of kindness for thru-hikers. Our man Paul does it because he's got a nasty case of PTSD, and helping people makes him […]
some of these cool exhibits
http://ecoartspace.org/images/projects_02.jpg Ecoartspace is one of the leading international organizations in a growing community of artists, scientists, curators, writers, nonprofits and businesses who are developing creative and innovative strategies to address […]
find a treasure trove of old maine seed catalogs online
Mary Pols, Jan. 17, 2016, Portland Press Herald An amazing cache of old seed catalogs – many of them local, beautifully rendered and full of clues to vintage varieties and […]
a gut feeling
Last August we shared a New York Times piece on a new and growing body of research that suggests that the bacteria living in the human digestive track plays an […]
meet johny wildseed: foraging expert russ cohen has a new mission
An interview with foraging genius Russ Cohen on his new mission to create a seed bank of wild edible plants in North America.
for your pod bud ears
“And one of those farmer’s said, 'you know we can do this work. This is our lives. We have pride in what we do, this is hard work: building these […]
What is it about the ruthless sea? An acculturation in agricultural landscapes, full of flower buds, dewdrops, fresh hay, kittens and baby lambs cannot prepare you for the hard, chilling […]
why agrarians should care about fishing
"For many terrestrials, and certainly for me, the ocean and fisheries are a foreign place. We cannot see into the sea and don’t know much at all about what goes […]
severine and the last american food commons, part I
This past Fall, Severine travelled to beautiful Alaska and wrote three comprehensive articles based on her experience for In These Times. From Halibut festivals to fish processing boats to the rugged […]
peasants will feed the world
Pat Mooney from the ETC Group Canada talks about the rise and influence of agribusiness and asserts that it is peasant farmers who will feed the world’s growing population, provided […]
want to know why a large portion of the us doesn't trust big ag or government findings?
There are 60,000 unregulated chemicals in use by chemical companies right now and the EPA/FDA/USDA aren't regulating. This is a frightening David-vs-Goliath New York Times piece which is well worth […]
a beautiful book about pears
The Book of Pears is a one-of-a-kind guide to this extraordinary fruit, following its journey through history and around the world, accompanied by beautiful botanical watercolor paintings and period images. […]
historical interlude: the cooperator!
Looking for some blast-from-the-early-1900s-yet-still-relevant winter reading? Look no further than The Cooperative Journal.
sandra simone, rural farmer, jazz singer
Sandra Simone of Talladega County, Ala., is an award-winning organic farmer who used to be a jazz singer in the San Francisco Bay Area. “It took many years for my […]
field peas, a southern good luck charm
Kim Severson, Dec. 29, 2015, New York Times SHORTER, Ala. — Eating a bowl of black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is not the nation’s sexiest food ritual. Peas are […]
immigration impacts all of agriculture: learn more while watching movies!
[vimeo 129248739 w=500 h=281] Watch the trailer for The Line from Kent Bassett on Vimeo. You can rent the film for the very affordable cost of $1.00.
how to decolonize your diet: the importance of indigenous foods
After Dr. Luz Calvo was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, she and Dr. Catrióna Esquibel, her partner, searched for an explanation. Drawing on their experience as ethnic studies professors—and as […]
monsanto cancels building new industrial plant
The Gazette, and Iowa City newspaper, recently published a story mentioning the "struggling farm economy" being the cause of the cancellation of a $90,000,000 Monsanto seed corn plant. The story […]
rockstar of southern california
[vimeo 108598502 w=500 h=281] Evan Marks - Local Legendz We all have a vague sense that humans have a negative impact on the environment, but many of us push the […]
Today, in incredibly awesome things made available by the internet, a new(ish) website called Vintage Aerial provides access to over 5 million photos, taken in 41 states over the second half of […]
hawaii back story of colonialization
What We Want vs. What We Can Get:Colonizing Ourselves Colonization can take place in many ways. One of the ways that it occurs is diverting our energy away from organizing […]
gimmicky ad for biodiversity
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PARENTS: a good present for your agrarian
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this is a good time of year to get your gear fixed...
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joyous JOJOBA jubilee
You have probably noticed that there's a lot of bad news going around these days, and I don't know about you, but sometimes I just need to watch a feel-good […]
radio bliss
Greenhorns Radio episode featured on Heritage Radio Network Top Episodes of 2015! This particular episode features Suzanne Hunt, founder of Hunt Green LLC, who discussed national policy with Severine. Her company provides strategic […]
evolving ag: CA's Central Valley
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAz7V5xOF8Y] Vintage little gem from 1949. Geography, history, and culture! Watch the Central Valley go from Gulf to booming agricultural hub.
interview with lindsay rebhan, farmscale permaculturalist
Our friend Lindsay Rebhan, ecological designer extraordinaire at Ecological Gardens, was recently a featured interview in Acres' December issue. Check it out HERE!
psilocybin cancer anxiety study
[vimeo 122278721 w=500 h=281] Richard- Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study from T. Cody Swift on Vimeo. [vimeo 122267529 w=500 h=281] Tony- Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study from T. Cody Swift on Vimeo. […]
global agribusiness mergers not a done deal
The $130 billion Dow-DuPont merger announced last week has rekindled ChemChina’s $44.6 billion bid for Syngenta which, in turn, may provoke a fourth takeover try by Monsanto. If ChemChina prevails, […]
how to smell a rose
How to Smell a Rose: A Visit with Ricky Leacock in Normandy is a one-hour film in which Les Blank visits Richard Leacock in France. Conversations between the two legendary […]
call for submissions for the new farmers almanac
Time to submit to the NEW FARMER’S ALMANAC vol. III Agrarians and stewards of all types, young and old, seasoned and greenhorn, we want to hear from you! We’ve begun […]