Water in an Insecure World
It’s a sunny March afternoon in the San Francisco Bay Area and […]
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12 Ways You Can Support a Friend Recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury
You want to help, but you’re not sure how. I totally get that. As my husband’s caregiver after he suffered from a concussion I know first-hand how important it can be to have your community support you and how confusing it can be for your community to know how exactly to do that.
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Setback for Organic Livestock & Poultry
Last year I wrote a featured article on the proposed updates to the National Organic Program livestock and poultry regulations that would have covered animal living conditions, animal care, transport, and slaughter. These proposed standards reflect 15 years of discussion, feedback, and support from consumers, organic producers, and certifiers.
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Rebuilding for Both of Us
Not to be dramatic or anything, but two days after returning from […]
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Rule of Three for Survival
You’re out hiking and get a little turned around. Before you know […]
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Urban Agriculture in Cuba – Organopónico Alamar
Agriculture in Cuba… I’d heard a lot about it, and done some […]
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Ag/Water Nexus
The Central Coast is home to some of the most productive agriculture land in the world, accounting for over $5 billion in direct economic output in 2011 in Monterey County alone. Yet it’s also a biodiversity hotspot…
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