Farmer Combats Flooding by Returning Creeks to Nature: ‘Wildlife That Has Come is Phenomenal’
In the UK, farmers are taking innovative steps to combat flooding by returning sections of their farms to a more natural state. James Robinson, a farmer from Cumbria, has collaborated with the Ullswater Catchment Management CIC to transform parts of his farm into wetland habitats. ...
Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Boosts Vermont Forest Diversity and Resilience
Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup is proving to be a catalyst for promoting forest diversity and resilience in Vermont, as showcased by Bourdon Maple Farm’s commitment to sustainable practices. In the heart of Woodstock, the farm’s 135-acre forest becomes a haven for birds during ...
Japanese Farmers Plant Specific Strains of Rice to Grow Colorfully Illustrated Fields
Rice paddy art is something very specific to a certain part of Japan, namely the village of Inakadate which decided to bring the area into the public’s attention in the 90s and attract more tourists.
To create a new attraction in the village, officials decided to commission
Some Farmers Are Using Ducks To Kill Pests and Reduce Use of Poisonous Pesticides
Farmers are looking for alternative ways to solve the problem of pests, without having to use harmful chemicals that can affect the produce and health of consumers. Some of them have found a surprisingly ingenious solution by using ducks to keep pests away.
This practice has its roots ...
Florida Farmers are Selling Directly to Consumers to Avoid Produce Dumps
Because of the nation-wide quarantine, Florida farmers have been faced with a real challenge: tons of fresh produce that started rotting and were going to waste.
Since their customer base is mainly comprised of restaurants, cruise ships, and theme parks which are all closed until ...
