added 2007 Sat May 19 6:35:13 by populist
In addition to making whiskey and farming different crops on his Mount Vernon acreage, George Washington also grew hemp (cannabis), like many people of his time. A replica of his whiskey distillery has been built, and Mount Vernon officials say they may produce some for special occasions and might try to get approval to bottle and sell it.
In addition to making whiskey and farming different crops on his Mount Vernon acreage, George Washington also grew hemp (cannabis), like many people of his time. A replica of his whiskey distillery has been built, and Mount Vernon officials say they may produce some for special occasions and might try to get approval to bottle and sell it.
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 13:02:50 by Aidenag
China's industrial and urban sprawl has left more than 10% of its farmland contaminated, an official survey shows, while arable areas continue to shrink despite Beijing's efforts to halt the trend. Industrial runoff was one of the chief culprits. Officials say toxic grain could become a health hazard.
China's industrial and urban sprawl has left more than 10% of its farmland contaminated, an official survey shows, while arable areas continue to shrink despite Beijing's efforts to halt the trend. Industrial runoff was one of the chief culprits. Officials say toxic grain could become a health hazard.
added 2007 Fri Apr 20 18:41:31 by Neophile
Dairy farmers are rushing to convert to organic milk production before new, more stringent federal regulations take effect.
Dairy farmers are rushing to convert to organic milk production before new, more stringent federal regulations take effect.
added 2007 Sun Apr 1 20:41:04 by ebrage
As big cities blossom, rural India finds itself in the grip of deprivation and despair.
As big cities blossom, rural India finds itself in the grip of deprivation and despair.
added 2007 Mon Mar 26 7:28:50 by Aidenag
Genetically modified crops have helped cause a "complete breakdown" in farming systems in India, an authoritative new study suggests. The study threatens to deal a fatal blow to probably the most powerful argument left in the biotech industry's armoury, that it can help to bring prosperity to the Third World.
Genetically modified crops have helped cause a "complete breakdown" in farming systems in India, an authoritative new study suggests. The study threatens to deal a fatal blow to probably the most powerful argument left in the biotech industry's armoury, that it can help to bring prosperity to the Third World.
added 2007 Mon Mar 19 17:04:02 by Neophile
Given the near inevitable rise in future oil prices, the economic benefits of expanding urban agriculture, even in affluent societies, will become much more obvious. Aside from supplying more fresh produce, it will help millions discover the social benefits and the psychological well-being that urban gardening can bring.
Given the near inevitable rise in future oil prices, the economic benefits of expanding urban agriculture, even in affluent societies, will become much more obvious. Aside from supplying more fresh produce, it will help millions discover the social benefits and the psychological well-being that urban gardening can bring.
added 2007 Mon Mar 5 2:02:57 by starshinediva
The two-room schoolhouse in Los Alpes, a small farming community in northern Nicaragua, is on a grassy hill surrounded by swaying banana trees. On a regular morning, visitors can find about 80 young students seated at the desks inside, their faces turned to the whiteboard at the front of the room as a teacher presents the day's lesson.
The two-room schoolhouse in Los Alpes, a small farming community in northern Nicaragua, is on a grassy hill surrounded by swaying banana trees. On a regular morning, visitors can find about 80 young students seated at the desks inside, their faces turned to the whiteboard at the front of the room as a teacher presents the day's lesson.
added 2007 Mon Feb 19 3:52:03 by Ousama
Organic food may be no better for the environment than conventional produce and in some cases is contributing more to global warming than intensive agriculture, according to a government report.
Organic food may be no better for the environment than conventional produce and in some cases is contributing more to global warming than intensive agriculture, according to a government report.
