http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu Click the orange tab next to our URL, or the blue "rss" icon above to subscribe. weekly 1 2007-06-29T06:00:49Z http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/sustainablesouthfarms A multidisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects and engineers created a comprehensive sustainable design for the University of Illinois's research farm. This talk is a excellent survey of current sustainable techniques and technologies and how they can be integrated into conventional farms and research institutions. D.Kovacic (Dept. of Landscape Architecture) received funding from the Environmental Council and Facilities & Services to conduct the workshop class through a "Creating a More Sustainable Campus Grant." No publisher johnemarlin Environment: Research 2008-12-01T16:48:00Z Page http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/oct13kirschenmann Farmer, Philosopher Fred Kirschenmann' ASAP sponsored talk. No publisher johnemarlin Environment: Research 2009-05-06T14:57:59Z Page http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/olsenflooding The effects of soil erosion and deposition on agricultural production and food stability. Captioned photo slideshow by Dr. Ken Olsen No publisher johnemarlin Environment: Water 2008-12-01T16:53:13Z Page http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/organicconventionalsoil Larry Phelan of Ohio State discovered that plants grown in biologically active and complex soils, like those farmed organically, are more resistant to drought, pests, weeds and nutrient spikes. No publisher johnemarlin Organic: Research 2008-12-01T16:50:35Z Page http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/kerr-center-internship-2009 Internship opportunities at the Stewardship Ranch, near Poteau, Oklahoma. No publisher George Kuepper Dir: Student 2008-07-21T18:24:31Z News Item http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/cityfarmtour 60 urban-agriculture enthusiasts got a taste of the present and future of Chicago's local food system. No publisher Laura Witzling Local: Features 2008-10-17T18:57:05Z Page http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/beyond-salmonella Author of "Living Downstream," Dr. Sandra Steingraber, spoke at the Congerville village hall. No publisher johnemarlin Local: Features 2008-07-22T20:06:51Z News Item http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/qualityfarmproducts If you want a short and sweet course that gives you an overview of your options to direct market from the farm this is it. Just 12 pages long, yet covers a whole bunch of important things to consider to make your project successful. No publisher Quality farm products Dir: Books 2008-07-25T22:05:06Z Page http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/menzel-farm-floods Feed, floods and folly. A harrowing season on Menzel Farm. No publisher Eric J. Menzel Environment: News 2008-10-11T23:52:59Z News Item http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/alternativeagronomyday2008 The team braved rain and barbecue to present sustainability posters at Agronomy Day. Read them below. No publisher johnemarlin 2008-08-24T03:46:00Z Page http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/hypoxiaingulf 2008's spring floods carried record levels of nitrogen and phosphorus down the Mississippi into the Gulf of Mexico, promoting the the growth of oxygen depleting algae and diatoms, according to the US Geological Survey. No publisher Gregory McIsaac 2008-08-22T19:27:48Z News Item http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/copy_of_cityfarmtour 60 urban-agriculture enthusiasts got a taste of the present and future of Chicago's local food system. No publisher Laura Witzling Local: Features 2008-10-17T18:56:26Z Page http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/annual-planning-conference Annual Planning Conference Offers Strategies to Improve the Food System No publisher Elise Benveniste Local: Features 2008-07-22T16:31:21Z News Item http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/expert-wind-power-faq Wind power expert Ward Marshall explains "What Landowners Need to Know about Wind Farms." No publisher Tom C. Doran Environment: Energy 2008-07-16T21:59:20Z News Item http://asap.sustainability.uiuc.edu/groups/website/rssfolder/beyond-the-farmers-market-planning-for-local-food-systems-in-illinois A detailed guide to supporting the development of local food producers, processors, and markets in your community No publisher Sarah Hultine Local: Features 2008-07-31T20:12:46Z Page