Most of us aren't aware of the ecological importance of insects, or the fact that a lot of the food you eat is made possible by pollinators. Pollinators are key, in both the agricultural world and in wild habitats and one-third of the world’s food supply relies on pollinators such as bees. Across the globe, 70 of ...
Synthetic pesticides could be labeled as the most toxic substances on earth. They pollute the soil, affecting it's carbon retention capacities and rendering it unfertile while contaminating every body of water they come into contact with, poisoning individuals and communities with deadly consequences, and directly ...
The Cannabis industry has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, with dispensaries now open in many states across the United States and globally. Due to its status as illegal under federal law in the US, cannabis is not considered a crop, which is why it is not regulated for human consumption. Therefore, many ...
While to many it might seem like a great challenge, a home garden can bring green space to your city, fresh organic vegetables to your table, and a great space to your community. Whether it's a large garden or a few plants inside your home, plants bring great benefits to your life – especially when provided with ...
Commercial farming focuses on producing large amounts of food, but doesn't take into account that chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers threaten ecosystems, and wildlife, while also damaging the soil and affecting the nutritional value of crops. Organic farming represents not only an alternative but rather ...
What is a GMO? A GMO is a genetically modified organism, either a plant, an animal, a microorganism or any other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenetic technology. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and virus genes that do not occur ...
What would happen if the entire farming industry turned organic? According to the Organic Trade Association, if every farmer in the U.S. produced organic foods, 500 millions pounds of harmful pesticides could be eliminated per year. Why Should We Change to Organic Farming? Traditional farming involves the use of ...
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to generate soil? Generating only three centimeters of top soil can take over 1,000 years! According to the United Nations, if current rates of soil degradation continue, the world’s top soil could be gone within 60 years. Today we are losing an impressive amount of 30 soccer ...
Have you ever asked yourself how we can manage to feed an entire world with safe and sustainable agriculture? Agriculture has always been the key to humanity’s survival. However, in this time and age, feeding the world in a safe and sustainable manner is becoming an increasingly difficult task - especially given ...
Without a basic knowledge of how agriculture works, global consumers are separated from understanding the most important and basic information about their survival - how and where their food comes from. Without this understanding, how can consumers be expected to make informed decisions regarding conventional versus ...
Effectiveness & Persistency Neem extracts are effective and non-toxic to pollinators because they do not kill pests immediately, but affect the feeding or life cycle of the insect until it is no longer able to live or reproduce. Environmentally Friendly Neem based pesticides are entirely biodegradable, ...
Improves Soil Health Neem helps soil retain moisture and increases workability. Organic fertilizers such as neem increase airflow through the soil, which allow the plants’ roots to breathe. Environmentally Friendly Organic fertilizers such as neem are healthier for the ecosystem because they must first break down ...
