Category Archives: Farming

Bug Power

Posted on June 7, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Bug Power The Institute of Science in Society Science Society Sustainability http://www.i-sis.org.uk Waste-gobbling bacteria may be our dream ticket to clean renewable energy. Dr. Mae-Wan Ho Bacteria that gobble wastes are a godsend. They prevent the build up of wastes … Continue reading →

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2005

Posted on June 5, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

All around the world this past week and this weekend there are festivities and educating activities going on that celebrate the human relationship with the wondrous planet EARTH.San Francisco, CA, is the first United States city to host WORLD ENVIRONMENT … Continue reading →

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Why Iowa Should Worry About the Agriculture of the Middle

Posted on June 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Why Iowa Should Worry About the Agriculture of the Middle The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University During the past several decades, the American food system has increasingly followed two new structural paths. On one hand, small-scale farm … Continue reading →

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Secret GM Food Study: Rats Get Sick from Eating It!

Posted on May 26, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Secret GM Food Study: Rats Get Sick from Eating It! By Geoffrey Lean, Independent.co.uk Rats fed GM corn due for sale in Britain developed abnormalities in blood and kidneys. So what might it do to humans? Rats fed on a … Continue reading →

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Local Control Off The Radar

Posted on May 25, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Local Control Off The Radar One of the bits of unfinished business from this legislative session – and every legislative session of the past ten years – has been to address the issue of local control of siting livestock operations. … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts In Iowa

Posted on May 24, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

This is one of those days where I just can’t seem to focus on a single topic, so I’ll pull out my cup of noon coffee and throw out a few random thoughts. End of Legislative Session: The good news … Continue reading →

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“SNAPSHOT” OF THE IOWA WATERSHED

Posted on May 22, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

“SNAPSHOT” OF THE IOWA WATERSHED “What If Lightning Lasted, Not For An Instant But Forever, Each Crackling Bolt Joining The Thousands, The Millions Already Pulsating From Earth To Heaven? What If The Mountains, Like Massive Molars Were Ripped Up Roots … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farm Fields Increase Dead Zones, Starve the World’s Seas

Posted on May 20, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Farm Fields Increase Dead Zones, Starve the World's Seas by Janet Raloff, ScienceNews.org Caused almost exclusively by human activities, massive oxygen-starved waters, called “Dead Zones,” are developing along the world's coasts and are becoming increasingly common and recurrent For … Continue reading →

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Iowa Wind Farms Save Money, Energy; Iowa House OKs Wind Energy Tax Credit

Posted on May 17, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Wind Farms Save Money, Energy by Steve Nicoles, KCRG-TV9 News (Cedar Rapids) — Iowa is breezing by other states when it comes to generating power with wind. According to the American Wind Energy Association the state ranks third in … Continue reading →

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Iowa Farmers’ Markets Create Positive Economic Impact

Posted on May 13, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Farmers' Markets Create Positive Economic Impact Newswise.com Farmers' markets not only are a great place to get fresh produce, flowers and baked goods, they also may generate an estimated $20.8 million in sales and more than 325 jobs for … Continue reading →

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