A nice scythe resourcehttps://t.co/REBJO5Bp6I
— Rizoma Field School (@RizomaSchool) October 31, 2021
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Scythes!
Friday, September 10, 2021
Beekeeping
Beekeeping (apiculture): Towards self-reliance, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability https://t.co/gHwAp1vo9x (via https://t.co/WyvZg9FxaN) pic.twitter.com/pWwDI1YYZT
— Post Carbon Institute (@postcarbon) September 10, 2021
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Avocado Production Is Unsustainable
'Avocado production, like our food system, is much more complicated than we might first think. As consumers, we need to understand the impact that our choices have and consider them before we decide what to buy and what to eat.'@hmeldridgehttps://t.co/YPHfV3ly4u
— SusFoodTrust (@SusFoodTrust) July 17, 2021
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
UnderstandingAg.com
Stefano, I'm in US, farmers in our north are making it work. Institutions here have lagged in looking at soil functioning. The best US farmers at scale group is https://t.co/zlc7mUVaiz They are now connecting with farmers in other countries. They also have been collecting data
— Ed Bourgeois (@EBourgeois) July 13, 2021
Monday, July 12, 2021
The Oligarchy Wants to Consolidate Power
Amazing overview of the plans for our food systems. I don’t walk in fear of what’s to come, but I certainly want to know what those in power are selling as “what’s best for us common folk”. Food chain removed from farmers/ranchers. Independence further reduced. https://t.co/7NayrIIAQy
— Katie Pease (@kapease) July 11, 2021
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Books on Farming and FOod Production Reform
Nice to find my book on this list, alongside many distinguished authors who I greatly admire!#ASmallFarmFuture @chelseagreen https://t.co/RK4GjRIXa4
— Chris Smaje (@csmaje) June 9, 2021
Tuesday, June 08, 2021
Silviopasture
Silvopasture is the practice of integrating trees and grazing livestock in a mutually beneficial way.
— Howemill (@howemill) June 6, 2021
The benefits are many and any limitations are linked, like in most farming practice, to human mismanagement (over grazing or browsing). 1/3 pic.twitter.com/vwWycWx2T4
Preserve Local Varieties of Apples
Tom Brown has dedicated nearly 25 years searching for Appalachia’s lost heirloom apples.
— Regeneration International (@regeneration_in) June 7, 2021
“These apples belong to the [foodways] of my grandparents’ and great-grandparents’ generations,”
Learn more ⬇️https://t.co/em5FYmHGgT
Preserve also the local Appalachian peoples.
Wednesday, June 02, 2021
Are Worms Halal?
"My ambition is for worms to be a successful food alternative for humans" He aims to expand his business beyond the pet trade & get the invertebrates onto dinner plates...But when asked how they tasted, he said he didn't know. He's never tried them. 🪱🍴😖https://t.co/I5Y1FOjm3F
— Frédéric Leroy (@fleroy1974) June 2, 2021
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
So Say We All
We recommend 100% pasture-raised beef. Grass-fed and finished. https://t.co/0dY0CvfDv9
— Weston A. Price Foundation (@WestonAPrice) May 30, 2021
Related:
@UNEP's founder Maurice Strong, who created the "sustainable development" mantra (combining environmentalism with globalism, technocracy & corporatism), was deep into #NewAge spiritualism. Here's an interview with his wife, Hanne Strong. https://t.co/uaOHGPtJq9
— Frédéric Leroy (@fleroy1974) May 30, 2021
Thursday, May 27, 2021
A Seed-Saving Project
ICYMI: A national seed-saving project aims to celebrate the genetic diversity of heirloom collards while showcasing their historical importance. https://t.co/sFlBNdVGmF
— Modern Farmer (@ModFarm) May 27, 2021
Thursday, May 20, 2021
World Bee Day
“The bees are a lesson in life. They have taught me a lot about nature. How we are all connected, and everyone has a role to play, no matter how big or small that role may be.....” #ffnfarmerquoteoftheday on #WorldBeeDay2021 pic.twitter.com/h1JsEhFoBZ
— Farming For Nature (@farmfornature) May 20, 2021
In Slovenia, 1 in 200 people keep bees - “beekeeping is a way of life”.
— SusFoodTrust (@SusFoodTrust) May 20, 2021
In contrast to the global decline in bee numbers, the country has seen no major losses in recent years. Bonnie Welch visits beekeeper Tomaž Kokl, to learn more about his practice:https://t.co/NCZzc0G4sz
Monday, May 17, 2021
Unsustainable Agriculture
Leafy greens growing in ‘sustainable’ high rise stacks may give the appearance of a techno Utopian dream - but the reality is very different... https://t.co/lWg81MDzDN
— Louise Stephen (@LouiseStephen9) May 16, 2021
If you find this article interesting, you will also enjoy this presentation by William Bond: https://t.co/CUc3iTnxEF
— Frédéric Leroy (@fleroy1974) May 17, 2021
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Co-Evolution
Animals, especially ruminants, made us human.
— Peter Ballerstedt (@GrassBased) May 15, 2021
I was reminded of this talk while visiting with a friend - https://t.co/Gp3HP4ZKYe If you haven't watched it, I highly recommend it. (And if you have, it's well worth watching it again!)
Tuesday, April 06, 2021
Composting
As we enter prime #composting season, make sure to check out our new Backyard Composting playlist! Our Farm Director Rick will help you become an expert composter in no time. https://t.co/jt5xJp1Vvl
— Rodale Institute (@RodaleInstitute) April 6, 2021
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Are Avocados Sustainable
End of low-fat diet has meant that avocados are now incredibly popular, and expensive--such that armed night guards, electric fences are needed in some areas to avoid theft. Are they sustainable? 50 gal. of water needed for 1 avocado. https://t.co/kV2Tqu2pNU
— Nina Teicholz (@bigfatsurprise) March 27, 2021
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Biodynamic Farming
Biodynamic farming is a method of organic farming, with a particularly holistic approach to growing food more sustainably - but what does it actually mean?
— SusFoodTrust (@SusFoodTrust) March 24, 2021
Here are 10 things worth knowing about #biodynamic agriculture:https://t.co/V5Xmepoe8M @BiodynamicUK
Monday, March 22, 2021
Sheep or Goats?
Swiss researchers conducted a study to find the answer to a pressing question: Are goats or sheep better problem solvers? https://t.co/L5JA46vUud
— Modern Farmer (@ModFarm) March 20, 2021
The Pros & Cons Of Raising Smaller Livestock https://t.co/0HQhB2Ae0c
— Peak Prosperity (@PeakProsperity) March 22, 2021
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Diana Rodgers Interview
Why cow farts aren't destroying the environment. My interview on Low Carb USA : Ep 68 https://t.co/nlWtSr5Ocw
— Diana Rodgers, RD (@SustainableDish) March 11, 2021
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Mike Dickson on Homesteading
Once a professional bodybuilder and personal trainer, now a homesteader. Mike Dickson, the "Fit Farmer," tells why he made this switch. And he encourages us to also make changes that will bring us closer to our food, the land, and one another. https://t.co/mbb7vLEtY7
— Weston A. Price Foundation (@WestonAPrice) February 22, 2021
The above link is broken. This is the new one.