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Category Archives: Industrial Farming
Urban Farming Promoters Look to Transform Food Production
Urban farming is still in it’s infancy but there are plenty of efforts to bring food production into our cities and closer to the populations we are trying to feed. These newfangled farming methods combine urban buildings, new technology, hydroponics, and … Continue reading
Posted in Farming Education, Farming Resources, Industrial Farming, Sustainability, Urban Farming
Tagged Education, Farming, Food, Fruit
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It’s “Engineered” So Don’t Call Them “GMO” Crops
In March, UC Davis professor Pamela Ronald gave a scientific argument in favor of the idea that genetically engineered (not “genetically modified”) crops will be an important tool in the future of world food production. In fact, she says engineered food will be critical to … Continue reading
Posted in Crops, Drought, Farming Education, Farming Resources, Industrial Farming, Politics, Sustainability, Water
Tagged Drought, Education, Farm, Farming, Genetic Engineering, GMO, Pesticides, Plants, Sustainability
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The Great American Wheat Harvest
Ever wonder where your bread comes from and how it gets there? Check this out: The Great American Wheat Harvest Trailer
Posted in Bread, Farming Education, Industrial Farming, Plants, Wheat
Tagged Farm, Farmer, Food
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