organic farming

Flowers for the Arts

Zucchini — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:21:46 -0500

Here's the plan: We're going to grow a large plot of cut flowers this spring, organically - without pesticides, chemicals, etc.. Mid-summer, we'll get a spot in the local farmers' market and sell the flowers in mixed and make-your-own bouquets. All profits we earn will be donated to The Washington Community Arts and Cultural Center (Wash Arts), in Washington, PA.

Organic Agriculture Curriculum for Students in Cambodia

vidyag — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:24:38 -0600

Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in world, due to much external and internal conflict. Though the situation in Cambodia has stabilized, modern agricultural techniques are largely non-existent, and most farming is done at a subsistence level, with rice constituting 92 percent of food production (ruralpovertyportal.org). According to the World Food Programme, 35 percent of the population is malnourished. Education on productive, sustainable, diverse organic farming is needed to improve health and increase food security while not causing environmental degradation in Cambodia.

Elements In Time

elementsintime — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:27:17 -0500

Elements in Time is dedicated to creating sustainable social and environmental change with documentary media.

This includes:

1. Educating the world community about self-sustainability models which take into account ongoing global changes in climate and energy availability.

2. Promoting resilience and sustainable adaptation in areas of the world most at risk now and in the future.

3. Provoking sustainable local and worldwide solutions to social and environmental issues, focussing on the quality of life and future for humans and all other species.

Bernard, The Veggie Oil School Bus

newrothe — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:33:31 -0500

Full size school bus converted to an RV ( we installed a dinette, 4 bunks or 2 bunk beds, storage cabinets, water tank, sink, propain stove, toilet, shower ). The bus is set up to run on used veggie oil collected from the oil dumpsters behind restaurants. Our plan is to study organic farming and sustainable living by traveling around the country. Their are two of us on the bus with 4 bunks, we plan to rotate other individuals to give other people the chance to share our experience.

Green July 4th Barbeque Ideas

gweiner — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:05:17 -0500

Green July 4th Barbeque Ideas

By: Shamsa Mangalji
YAC & Virtual Volunteer

No matter what you are celebrating with your barbeque try it with some of these ideas that support local organic farms and go easy on the environment. It will help save energy and promote biodiversity.