How will CRISPR impact our food?
CRISPR-Cas9 will soon surpass GMOs as the most influential gene editing technology for food production.
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Category: Sustainable Agriculture
Genetic Engineering: The Future Insecticide?
The results of our survey on GMOs in Ag are in!
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Soil Microbes in the Spotlight
The beneficial qualities of soil microbes (i.e. good bacteria) are enabling farmers to reduce agricultural inputs and increase yield, thus helping them do more with less in order
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D2D on the Farm: Support Local Farms
Consumers love buying locally grown produce. But it seems consumers are also dictating how farmers should grow their crops. This is influencing how farmers do their job.
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Dirt-to-Dinner Journey: Coffee
Do you know where your coffee comes from? How it is grown, harvested, processed, and roasted? Coffee is so much more than a wonderful morning pick-me-up.
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In the News: Bill Gates gives GMOs a vote of confidence
The more people know about the science behind GMOs, rather than just the emotions surrounding GMOs, the more effective…
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D2D on the Farm: America’s Salad Bowl
Did you know that 80% of the leafy greens and berries grown in the USA during the spring, summer, and fall come from the same region? Join D2D as we explore the farms of Salinas Valley, CA!
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D2D on the Farm: GMOs
This week D2D visited a CSA farm in Boynton Beach, FL. One of the most interesting conversations we had was about one of the most heavily debated topics in Ag. You guessed it…GMOs.
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Sustainable Ag Series: Farmers
What does sustainability mean to farmers? How do farmers successfully farm their land in a sustainable manner?…
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Sustainable Ag Series: Governments
What does sustainability mean to government regulators? How do local or national governments work with NGOs, farmers…
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Sustainable Ag Series: Corporations
What does sustainable agriculture mean to big corporations? Do corporations reach across the aisle to government regulators, NGOs, farmers and consumers…
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Sustainable Ag Series: NGOs
What is sustainability? How do non-government organizations (NGOs), corporations, governments, farmers, and consumers address sustainability? And how does this affect you, your food, and the environment?
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