Did you carve pumpkins this year? Here are 3 fun facts about pumpkins that you might not know:  Pumpkins are fruits!  Pumpkins can be grown everywhere EXCEPT Antarctica.  The tradition of carving pumpkins on Halloween started from a scary Irish folktale about a man named

Fifteen years ago, Walmart started on a journey to become a more sustainable company, setting aspirational goals to achieve 100% renewable energy, zero waste and a more sustainable supply chain for people and the planet. By raising their ambition for climate and nature, they are on a path

The essential difference between organic and conventional farming is that conventional farming relies on chemical intervention to fight pests and weeds and provide plant nutrition. Organic farming relies on natural principles like biodiversity and composting. However, Organic farming standards also allow the use of natural heavy metals, which

The green revolution of the 1960s and 1970s depended on applications of fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation to create conditions in which high-yielding modern varieties could thrive. It provided the basis for a quantum leap forward in food production. This was the start of the very real issues that

This year's Earthshot Prize finalists have been announced! Visit Earthshot's website to see who is in the running to win this year's grand prize, and what impact they will be making to better our planet! See the finalists here: https://earthshotprize.org/prince-william-announces-15-finalists-for-inaugural-year-of-the-earthshot-prize/

Regenerative Agriculture describes farming and grazing practices that aim to reverse climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity – resulting in both carbon drawdown and improving the water cycle. Earthmade & Regenerative Agriculture: How we contribute! The key to regenerative agriculture is that it

September 4th was National Wildlife Day! This day was founded in 2005, and serves to bring awareness of endangered animals nationally and globally that need to be preserved and rescued each year. We also acknowledge zoos, animal sanctuaries, farms and ranches for everything they do to help preserve

Conservation International supports nature-based development approaches in the world’s most important places for nature by: Working with partners in a number of landscapes and seascapes to demonstrate that when nature is conserved and restored, human well-being improves; Developing innovative ways to combine government, corporate, donor and investor funding

You don't need to be a farming and agriculture aficionado to understand that it is BIG NEWS that Monsanto-Bayer has agreed to stop selling products like Roundup in the U.S., as recently announced! More specifically, Monsanto-Bayer announced it will end the sales of its glyphosate-based herbicides—including its flagship product,

August 21st is National Honey Bee Day! On this day we honor the insect responsible for more than 1/3 of the food we eat, and recognize their contribution to our everyday lives as a means of protecting this critical species for future generations. Big shout out to beekeepers,