Sustainability
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Crop Consultant, Water, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, Weather,

01/10/2023 SOURCE: flip.it

Move Over, Mezcal. A Sustainable Tequila Alternative Is Taking Over.

In the Chihuahuan desert, a plant that grows wild, without a drop of water, could change the spirits industry. Its leaves are long and spindly, growing in a circular pattern, and are sometimes used for weaving baskets and craft decorations by indigenous communities. It is the hardy, drought-tolerant Dasylirion wheeleri, or desert spoon. The plant springs up across the Chihuahuan desert, which covers parts of Mexico and stretches into the southwestern United States, dotting the landscape with spiky orbs of deep green and silvery blue. But it’s more than just foliage—the desert spoon plant also offers a great opportunity to bartenders

Read More

John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Europe, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Land of the Sun project in Italy

Starlight, a company within the NextEnergy Group focused on renewable asset development globally, iinitiated an innovative agri-eco-voltaics project in Italy called Land of the Sun.

Read More
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Food Security/Shortage,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Cotton, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability,
Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Sustainability, Vertical Farming, Ag Innovation,
Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Sustainability,

Advertisement

Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.