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 17, 2012 | Livestock, Publication, Staff Blog
Acres USA magazine is a great resource for anyone from novice to expert looking to learn more about environmentally friendly farming. Some may think its a little extreme, but in this day and age we really have to learn that the so called “traditional”...
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