Posts Tagged ‘research’
Nitrogen Fertilizer, a Comparison
A few weeks ago I wrote about how nitrogren fertilizer is an essential part of farming because it is an essential part of protein, and thus nutrition for humans. Across farming philosophies – from conventional to progressive to organic to local – the fact that nitrogen is essential to life is an undisputed fact. Beyond…
Read MoreSustainability Spotlight: Community Based Agriculture
Meet Amanda Lindahl. She’s an expert baker, extrovert, wonderful friend, and a passionate gardener. She works for The Giving Grove, a non-profit organization which is part of the Kansas City Community Gardens. Jessica, myself, and Amanda when they came to visit me in Colorado! The Giving Grove is a unique subset of American Agriculture –…
Read MoreFarming when the Ground is White and the Temp is Low
I work an 8-to-5-ish job. I have weekends and holidays off, I accrue PTO, and if I’m deathly ill, I have (amazing) coworkers who will step up to cover for me. This does not describe the life of a small business owner, such as a farmer. The Old Red Barn A small business owner works the…
Read MoreWhy Nutrition Advice Seems So Confusing
Nutrition information seems to contradict. Advice about what to eat is confusing. Here’s why nutrition science is inconsistent and how to figure out the facts. Not long ago, experts agreed butter was bad for your health. Researchers had recently figured out that saturated fat, which is the main fatty acid in butter, contributes to heart…
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