Advocates of organic farming have long portrayed it as kinder to people and the planet. But a new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew: Nearby conventional farms applied more pesticides, likely keeping control of a greater insect threat to their crops, the researchers said. Ashley Larsen, lead author … Read more
Advocates of organic farming have long portrayed it as kinder to people and the planet. But a new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew: Nearby conventional farms applied more pesticides, likely keeping control of a greater insect threat to their crops, the researchers said. Ashley Larsen, lead author … Read more
Urban agriculture is expected to be a key feature of 21st century sustainability and can have many benefits for communities and cities, including providing fresh produce in neighborhoods with few other options. One of these benefits is that growing food in backyards, community gardens or urban farms can reduce the distance that fruits and vegetables … Read more