by ddorband | Apr 3, 2012 | Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability
One of the biggest complaints with solar is its perceived unattractiveness. Especially in urban environments, where space needs to be optimized in every possible way and energy consumption is as high as the buildings are tall, there tends to be a problem for solar...
by ddorband | Apr 2, 2012 | Publication, Sustainability
Most people think that old wooden pallets are trash; however, with a little imagination they can be used to make furniture, decoration, and even buildings. Members of the NTP Membership Community will have seen that we have been using buildings made of pallets as...
by ddorband | Mar 28, 2012 | Livestock, Publication
There’s an app for that! It’s that time of year where we all start to spend hours browsing hatchery websites deciding what breeds of chickens we want to try this year. Now Mother Earth News has made our lives easier by creating an app to help narrow you...
by ddorband | Mar 27, 2012 | Food, Gardening, Publication
Check out this article about women farmers in rural Africa. For us in the United States, its hard to imagine trying to do so much with so little. Rural women key in fighting hunger ...
by ddorband | Mar 26, 2012 | Food, Intern Blog, Publication
When you think of gourmet mushrooms names such as porcini, chanterelle, and morels come to mind. Buying these mushrooms in the store can cost a small fortune, but picking them yourself from the wild can save you money and is great way to get outside. As a beginner...
by ddorband | Mar 23, 2012 | Intern Blog, People Profiles, Publication
Time for another intern profile. This week it is about Mike Wolf who has been doing great work here working on water quality, chemical management, and studying how to cycle an aquaponics systems. Here is a little more about him in his own words: My name is Mike Wolf....
by ddorband | Mar 22, 2012 | Livestock, Publication, Staff Blog
Last week I talked about the slow feeding movement, and this week I’d like to talk about ways to create a more natural environment in your pasture or paddock. The paddock or pasture design that a horse owner will choose will largely depend on the qualities of...
by ddorband | Mar 21, 2012 | Business, Food, Publication
Community Supported Agriculture has gained speed in the United States over the past decade as people have become more concerned about where their food is coming from. Community Supported Agriculture refers to a system where the consumers are directly involved with the...
by ddorband | Mar 20, 2012 | Aquaculture, Aquaponics, Intern Blog, Publication, Sustainability
During the last 5 months, a very exciting and unique project has been underway here at Nourish the Planet/the Center for Sustainable Aquaponics. When I started my internship, one of the first things I learned about aquaponics is that the feed is one of the most...
by ddorband | Mar 19, 2012 | Webinar
Tune in Tuesday night at 7:00 MST for another free webinar. Mary Anderle, the founder and owner of Malpaca, will be talking to us about her sustainable and healthy pillows. Mary has been featured on sites such as the Daily Gromet, and her products are unsurpassed in...
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