Its next target: a new product that could eliminate all organic alfalfa, a key food for raising organic-fed cows and pigs without any genetic engineering. The USDA is well on its way to approving Monsanto’s genetically modified alfalfa. In its own report, the USDA says that not enough consumers care enough about organic foods for [...]
3-Year Project To Verify Effectiveness Of High Tunnels In Natural Resource Conservation WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2009 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today announced a new pilot project under the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels – also known as hoop houses – to increase the availability of [...]
Eco-Nomic Living Expo 8:30 am – 9:00 am EXHIBIT HALL OPENS & REGISTRATION 9:45 am – 10:00 am BREAK / VIEW EXHIBITS 10:00 am – 10:25 am Edible Landscapes, Food Preservation , Home & Health, & Indoor Air Quality 10:30 am – 10:55 am Landscape for Less $$, Sustainability: Omnivore vs. Vegetarian, Home & Health [...]
Create a spectacular focal point in your yard with this 4′x4′vertical arbor. Tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, or even pumpkins can grow right over your head. Can be installed and planted any time of the year-it’s not too late now to have it up and ready for all summer as well as a fall crop of sugar [...]
Thanks to everyone who visited our booth at Central Florida Earth Day. It was a wild success and we are so grateful for a beautiful team to share the day with. Did you pick up some herb seeds from our booth? Great! We’re excited to help you plant your garden. Tulsi: Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is [...]
