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Farming

Organic farmers are better at pest control

July 10, 2010 jgerber123 Leave a comment

A new study from Washington State University suggests that organic farmers are better at controlling pests than farmers who use conventional pesticides.  Read more here.

Food Policy and Advocacy

Public Policy is Important Too

July 10, 2010 jgerber123 Leave a comment

Many individuals have made the decision to try to live more sustainably, but without shifts in public policy substantive change won’t happen.  “Eaters” alone won’t change the world, but unless “eaters” do change the necessary shift in public policy is unlikely.   Read more here.

Food Policy and Advocacy

Sustainable Food Guide: cutting your food’s embodied energy

July 10, 2010 jgerber123 Leave a comment

A guide to help you cut your carbon foodprint on food.

Go to the video here.

Food Policy and Advocacy

United Farm Worker President Speaks

July 9, 2010 jgerber123 Leave a comment

Arturo Rodriguez invites Americans who think immigrant farm workers are taking away jobs to work in the fields.  See this short  video with Steven Colbert.

Food Policy and Advocacy

Tell Costco to Stop Selling Endangered Fish

July 9, 2010 jgerber123 Leave a comment

If you want to know who’s responsible for decimating the world’s oceans, look no farther than your local supermarket.  At the rate we’re going, years from now there really won’t be other fish in the sea. For more, click here.

Education

USDA launches online knowledge database

July 9, 2010 jgerber123

The USDA announced the launch of Ask the Expert, a knowledge-based search engine that optimizes customer experience while conserving taxpayer dollars. This intuitive tool relies on self-service to deliver reliable and relevant information 24/7, greatly reducing wait time and USDA resources associated with the previous system.  For more, click here.

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The Importance of Sustainable Food and Farming

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UMass Renaissance Garden

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UMass Hydroponic Farm

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