John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. MidWest, Gardening, Urban Farming,
Comparing the pathogen numbers in backyard and commercial composts
Compost—organic material that is added to soil to help plants grow—is widely used by gardeners because it improves soil health and reduces the amount of organic waste in landfills. Although several studies have looked at commercial composts, very few have investigated backyard compost samples. In a new study, researchers have measured the number of pathogens in both types of compost.
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The 'Market of the Future' for German chain REWE tackles food miles and carbon emissions in a two-tiered structure Words by Nile Bridgeman Over the last century, humans have grown distant from food-growing culture. Farming is mostly
ACME designs German supermarket with rooftop farm
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Organic, Ag Podcast US, Hobby Farming, Urban Farming, Regenerative Agriculture,
Using Worm Castings In Your Garden & Flowerbeds - Episode 105
How To Use Worm Castings To Power Your Plants. Today's podcast is all about how to use worm castings in your vegetable and flower gardens.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Vegetables, Ag Podcast US, Gardening, Urban Farming,
How To Fertilize Your Vegetable Garden - Simple Secrets That Work!
Jim and Mary discuss how to best fertilize your vegetable garden, including what to fertilize with, and when the best time to apply it is.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Gardening, Urban Farming, Pollinators,
6 Fall Vegetables To Plant & Harvest In 45 Days - How To Grow More Now!
Check out these 6 fall vegetable crops you can plant and harvest in under 45 days. Believe it or not, there is still time to grow your food!
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Gardening, Goats, Urban Farming,
Goats Munch Their Way Through Invasive Plants In Webster Groves
Webster Groves is wrapping up a pilot project to see if goats are an option to help eliminate invasive plants throughout the city.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Economics, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Government / Policies,
Food insecure urban agriculture matching grant funds now available
The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant funds of up to $50,000 per project. Applications for the grant funds must benefit residents affected by food insecurity in urbanized areas and are due by Sept. 30, 2021. Projects must be complete and ready for verification by April 1, 2022. The Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant will fund projects that address food insecurity within urbanized areas. Applicants must provide a minimum 25% match for their project in a combination of cash or in-kind contributions; however, the cash match must be greater than 50%
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Organic, Agriculture Global, Fruit, Hobby Farming, Gardening, Urban Farming,
How to Grow a Lemon Tree Indoors
You can enjoy fresh lemons all year round, even if your climate would have you believe otherwise.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Gardening, Vertical Farming, Urban Farming,
From grey to green: world cities uprooting the urban jungle
Paris (AFP) July 29, 2021 - From lettuces farmed on New York's skyline to thick corridors of trees occupying once desolate Colombian roadsides, green initiatives are running wild in cities around the world.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Corn/Maize, Rice, Soybeans, Sorghum, Agriculture US, Organic, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Gardening, Sustainability, Urban Farming,
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