As I mentioned in a previous post, more and more urban dwellers are growing their own produce. As fuel prices rise, inflation sets in, and corn becomes scarce, starting and … [Read full article]
Hidden Victory Garden #1
A few months ago, I watched some members of my community prepare a garden in the alley behind their house. As of mid-July, they have created a veritable produce stand … [Read full article]
got water?
We do. In the Great Lakes region that includes the upper Midwest and parts of southern Canada, we have the largest fresh water system on earth. Did you want to start … [Read full article]
Iowa Flood Waters Contaminated
I am still waiting to hear back from a spokeswoman at the USDA to find out the answer to the question I posed last week: who is in charge of … [Read full article]
Contaminants in Flood Waters Threaten Food Part I: Who is Watching?
Farming near a river bed is a great idea until it floods. Soil near riverbeds tends to be more fertile, producing more abundant crops. But when the river beds flood … [Read full article]
Hot Fun in the City?
It’s not even summer on the calendar yet, and the temperature has already topped 100 degrees on several occasions in New York City. According to the Centers for Disease Control, … [Read full article]