…removing the U.S. from the job-killing Paris Climate Accord. The Administration has also expedited permitting approvals, has opened up federal land for development, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR),…
Transforming Compost into an Effective Liquid Fertilizer Tea
Cathy Isom shares one of the best ways for transforming compost into an effective liquid fertilizer tea. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Transforming Compost into an Effective…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…sector, and land-grant colleges and universities. NIFA’s Pest Management Programs invest in research that supports integrated pest management strategies, including coordinating the use of pest biology, environmental information, and available technology to…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
Composting is critical to your soil health, and gardening. Cathy Isom has a list of some things you shouldn’t throw into the compost bin. That’s coming up on This Land…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…practices, chicken producers in the U.S. have significantly reduced the use of water, farmland, electricity, greenhouse gas emissions, and other valuable natural resources. In fact, producing the same amount of…
Storing Fruits and Vegetables Properly for Winter
…on This Land of Ours. Storing Fruits and Vegetables Properly for Winter Some fruits and vegetables, when stowed away properly, can last for months as is, no canning necessary, no…
Growing Drumstick Plants for Year-Round Greens
…drumstick plant for year-round greens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Drumstick Plants for Year-Round Greens The Moringa Tree – also known as the drumstick plant –…
How to Propagate Spider Plant Babies
Spider plant Cathy Isom has a few tips for you about how to propagate spider plant babies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Propagate Spider Plant…
Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies
…garden bed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raised Bed Gardening Kid Friendly Veggies Raised vegetable garden beds are the perfect way to introduce children to growing fresh…
Best Edible Mushrooms You Can Grow
…mushrooms you can grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Best Edible Mushrooms You Can Grow Growing your own edible mushrooms may seem difficult, even for…
Dealing with Maggots in the Compost Pile
…This Land of Ours. Dealing with Maggots in the Compost Pile While some people think that a few squiggly little worm-like creatures are no big deal, others say it’s a…
Reasons to Consider Pressure Canning Meat
…meat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Reasons to Consider Pressure Canning Meat Pressure canning meat can be a bit intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be scary….
How to Deal with Gardening Burnout
…This Land of Ours. How to Deal with Gardening Burnout It may be difficult to find the love of gardening now that we are approaching the end of summer, a…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
The Women for the Land initiative from American Farmland Trust (AFT) will be continuing to develop the program in California through feedback provided by women landowners and farmers. Initially launched…