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05/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Rebuilding the Amazon forest with chocolate: How cocoa could be the key to making South America green again

For decades, Brazilian ranchers have been part of the wide-scale destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Now, they – and chocolate – could be the keys to make South America green again. According to a Reuters report, many ranchers are planting cocoa trees with the support of environmentalists who believe cocoa plantations can serve as new forests. […]

04/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Organic food choices and farm production systems provide significant benefits to the environment

A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition has found that plant-based diets and the environment benefit from organic food choices and farm production systems. The study authors looked at the environmental impacts of both dietary patterns and farm production systems. They also examined the environmental impact of organic food intake through an […]

04/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

When cows are raised naturally, cattle production becomes environmentally friendly and sustainable, producing a healthier product

Cattle farming has found itself on the receiving end of lots of criticism over the years, and much of it is justified. In many ways, cattle production is linked with problems like water pollution, overgrazing and general unsustainability. However, by raising cows naturally, cattle production can actually be not only environmentally friendly but also sustainable. […]

02/19/2018 / By Janine Acero

Organic farming employs more workers than conventional farms and encourages community development, according to survey

Organic farming has gained steady ground in the U.S. farm sector over the recent years due to the growing demand for healthy food products by consumers. While conventional farming is still the more prevalent type of agriculture – yielding significantly more produce than its organic counterpart – one study suggests that organic farming may present more job opportunities […]

12/11/2017 / By David Williams

Aquaculture could be the answer for sustainability of seafood supply chain, according to new study

With more than 70 percent of the Earth being covered in water, it may surprise you to know that there are still many aquatic places we have not ventured yet. A recent study now suggests that through aquaculture, many countries can not only put their underutilized coastal waters to better use but also meet their […]

11/25/2017 / By Mike Adams

Water WARS erupting across our world as fresh water supplies collide with surging food demand

Water is a precious commodity, and without it we can’t grow food and survive. Yet industrial agriculture wastes water on a shocking scale, using open air irrigation and relying on fossil water supplies to grow food inefficiently. If we hope to meet the demands of surging human population, we must conserve our water resources through […]

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