CowPots, Amanda Freund’s manure-made biodegradable pots, sealed a $200,000 deal with Kevin O’Leary for 20% equity in Shark ...
Earthworms could become unexpected allies in the global fight against antibiotic resistance, by helping farmers turn manure into safer, high-value organic fertilizer through a process called ...
The solution to pollution from industrial livestock farms is not to ban them or even to restrict their size. It’s to regulate ...
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In much of rural Wisconsin, manure is everywhere. It’s in the ground, the drinking water, and the air communities breathe. The state is home to more than 300 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations ...
There’s nothing like that first spring salad you’ve been babying for weeks. And there’s nothing like walking out one damp ...
Organic farming is no longer just a concept, it has become a necessity in today's chemical-heavy world, where food, air and soil are under stress. This article explains what organic farming is and how ...
This is my first VLog whereby I capture my thoughts of the day whilst I'm working on our small acreage doing daily tasks to stay as self-sufficient as possible. Today's task is composting down "green" ...
New York City has pioneered organic waste landfill alternatives by turning food scraps and yard waste into a thriving ...
Sen. Ken Rozenboom and his family have farmed and raised hogs for decades in south central Iowa.
Amanda Weidner of the Pueblo County CSU Extension Office writes about the benefits of composting and provides some tips on getting started.
Since Mr. Kirk’s death, chapters of his organization’s affiliate for teenagers have more than doubled in number, aided by politicians who have said they won’t tolerate opposition. By Pooja Salhotra ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dena has been posting updates on the school's transformation on Instagram. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Courtesy of ...