Many people face the same problem as Jonathan Knutson. Some people say urban ag is a passing fad, while others hail it as a game changer. Really, information on urban ag isn’t that hard to find – there are tons of blogs, eBooks, businesses, and lengthy discussion boards delving into the pros, cons, and potential … More Thoughts On Urban Ag – Reply
Want to eat healthier? Turns out winning the battle against carbs and calories doesn’t depend solely on will power. You can build good habits into your life to help yourself make better food choices. As Keira Butler writes, “If we really want to eat better, Wansink explains, we have to trick our brains into making … More 6 Tips To Eat Better From A Food Psychologist
In 2016, Bayer AG offered to buy Monsanto for $56 Billion (plus assuming $10 Billion of Monsanto’s debt). To put this in perspective, this is the biggest all-cash deal since 2008. Bayer even threw in a $2 billion breakup fee if the deal fell apart on antitrust grounds, Why are they doing considering the merger? … More Myths About the Monsanto-Bayer Deal (And 5 Potential Outcomes)
Many foresee urban ag creating a ripple effect, changing the way we eat and live and even the places we inhabit. The birth of the urban farming movement inevitably inspires architects among other workers, and the results have been astounding. From rooftop farms to airport farm walls, and even to the US Pavilion at the … More Will farming integrate into architecture in the future?
The problem with traditional agriculture? There is none. The problem with ag traditionalists? They live by scarcity theory. Ask almost any alternative, local, or urban farmers – collectively, a new breed – about their competition, and odds are that they won’t have much. Even if local farmers are nearby, a unique farmer always has a … More Pointless Dogmatism In A Purposeful Industry
Agriculture is undergoing a shift in paradigm. The entire system is morphing in its structure and goals. If you’re new to agriculture, this might be difficult to see. Luckily, there are lots of people who’ve been keeping up with the changes here to explain it for you. Here are three articles describing the changes, why … More 3 Explanations Of The Imminent Agricultural Revolution
There’s no doubt that we’re in the middle of a marijuana makeover. Universities are researching it, local governments are pushing it, and even countries like Ireland question whether they should follow suit. California and Colorado are guinea pig states that MJ actors follow closely, watching the economics unfold and develop. While legislators struggle with it … More The Marijuana Industry Continues to Evolve
The problem of food access Population growth is a growing concern in the minds of scientists, politicians, farmers, consumers, and laymen alike, and it has been for decades. With population growth come a slew of associated problems, such as pollution and food supply. True to human nature, thousands have adopted the task of finding solutions. … More 3 Types of Access Key to Solving Food Distribution Problems
The Laramie refinery site (images) is an excellent example of how land misuse, accumulated over decades or centuries, can limit land use for commercial use and agriculture. In the case of the refinery site, industrial pollution from operations oil refining and automotive repairs, in combination with more urban effects like dumping … More How Small Towns Can Take Back Their Polluted Soils – A Case Study
Hydroponics poses potential changes to the sustainability of farming and food consumption. This farming technique interacts uniquely with organic certification since many of the goals of organic farming overlap with hydroponic farming. Consumer interest in sustainability, local food, and labeling that represents a quality standard also surface in both labels – organic and hydroponic. Together, the … More Possible Implications of The Exclusion of Organic Hydroponics
Urban Ag Pulse 