Every human being should want to help in preserving the earth and its resources because this is the only planet that sustains human life. In educating people about the ways and means that can be done in order to preserve the environment, more and more individuals begin to take part in the task and responsibility [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Agriculture’
Green fertilizers from animal farms
Posted by admin on September 27th, 2010
Eco friendly farms have been growing because of the demands for the crops that come from these soils. Many farms serve as homes to plenty of animals as well making it a perfect place to pursue organic farming procedures. In organic farming, the productivity of the soil is maintained because of the stability of the [...]
What is Organic Farming?
Posted by admin on June 13th, 2010
These days, we may have become concerned with the quality and safety of the food we eat. The production methods of the food reflect to our awareness with the outcomes of our consumption of food, especially when we think of pesticide and herbicide residues left in our food that are slowly poisoning us. Over the [...]
Environmental Concerns Versus Monsanto’s Genetically Engineered Food
Posted by admin on May 5th, 2010
The US Supreme Court, for the first time, is considering a ban on genetically modified food while hearing a case against the use of Roundup Ready – a herbicidal resistant Alfalfa (a type of legume) – produced by the biotech giant Monsanto. The leading producer of the genetically modified seeds for species of food plants, [...]
Farming With Solar Power
Posted by admin on March 26th, 2010
Solar power is fast becoming one of the most attractive sources of energy today. With the cost of energy growing higher every day, people, farmers included are now turning to the sun to supplement and help reduce the cost of running their properties. farmcommunities.com
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Tags: Agriculture, alternative energy, Farm Communities, solar power farming 
No Comments »Organic Farming Practices Across the Globe
Posted by admin on November 30th, 2009
It’s funny how organic farming has become too hard for many farmers to comply when farming has been with us since the beginning of time while non-organic practices were only developed soon after man realized that time is gold! Back then, we only have nature to depend on in terms of harvesting and growing of [...]
Buckwheat Farming
Posted by admin on October 19th, 2009
Buckwheat is a fast-growing crop best planted in summer since it is not frost tolerant. It has the uncanny ability to out-grow weeds which farmers have much to thank for. This is also why buckwheat makes the best organic crop as it will require only the littlest effort from the farmer when in comes to [...]
Kenya Farmers Hit Hard By Drought
Posted by admin on October 4th, 2009
Kenya’s story of drought is not only an alarming one in general but also, heartbreaking in nature. According to a news released by National Geographic last week, animals are dying in Kenya due to severe thirst, starvation and disease, all of which are brought about by drought. Not surprisingly, people the world over got global [...]
Eco Friendly Farming Greenhouses
Posted by admin on August 27th, 2009
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if man found a way to make a certain piece of land produce more fruit with almost the same farming method? Not only would this help a lot of people but it would also save other resources needed to farm. farmcommunities.com
Baby Steps to Urban Homesteading
Posted by admin on August 23rd, 2009
These past few years, city life has become painfully stressful for humans that most of us suffering from the everyday hazards of it have started to look for healthier alternatives we can do right in the comfort of our homes. Some even went as far as purchasing a piece of land somewhere far from the [...]
