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Coke and farmers compete for scarce water in India — by ped — last modified February 04, 2009 04:47 PM

 

New Tool: Food Market Size Estimator — by Dan Anderson — last modified November 19, 2008 03:19 PM

The new tool, called the U.S. Food Market Size Estimator can help users find the approximate demand for 204 food products in every county of the United States. Products include milk, cheese and dairy foods; fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables; grains; and meat, fish and nuts.

Study Compares Organic and Conventionally Farmed Soils — by John E. Marlin — last modified December 01, 2008 10:50 AM

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.

Favorites — by John E. Marlin — last modified December 01, 2008 10:50 AM

 

Study Compares Organic and Conventionally Farmed Soils — by John E. Marlin — last modified December 01, 2008 10:50 AM

 

Comprehensive Design for a Sustainable Agroecosystem — by John E. Marlin — last modified December 01, 2008 10:48 AM

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."

How Land Grant Universities can Remain Relevant in the 21st Century — by John E. Marlin — last modified May 06, 2009 09:57 AM

Farmer, Philosopher Fred Kirschenmann' ASAP sponsored talk.

Are you Producing and Selling Food near Quincy? Learn the Regulations Here (, from February 03, 2009 06:30 PM to February 03, 2009 08:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

If you are producing and selling foods to consumers, then you need to know the rules and regulations that govern the direct-marketing of farm products . . . That’s why The Land Connection and the University of Illinois Extension are collaborating to host Food Rules workshops.

Are you Producing or Selling Food Near Marion? Learn the Regulations Here (, from March 03, 2009 06:30 PM to March 03, 2009 06:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

If you are producing and selling foods to consumers, then you need to know the rules and regulations that govern the direct-marketing of farm products . . . That’s why The Land Connection and the University of Illinois Extension are collaborating to host Food Rules workshops.

New Professional Association for Sustainable Agriculture Educators — by John E. Marlin — last modified January 28, 2009 03:20 PM

Sustainable agriculture educators can now draw on the inspiration, resources and expertise of their colleagues in the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association (SAEA).

Vote for Three Film Finalists for the 09 Food Film Fest, April 15th in Champaign — by John E. Marlin — last modified March 02, 2009 04:47 PM

 

MetroFarmer asks what YOU want the New President to do for our Food Chain — by John E. Marlin — last modified January 16, 2009 11:01 AM

Daniel Bowman Simon and Casey Gustowarow are on a cross country mission in a topsy turvy bus to convince the new President to establish an organic farm at the White House. Their mission leads us to ask….

Grant for campus energy efficiency and renewable energy projects — by ssc — last modified October 22, 2008 02:14 PM

 

Fred Kirchenmann's Oct. 13th Talk — by John E. Marlin — last modified October 22, 2008 03:19 PM

Fred Kirschenmann says that if Land Grant Universities wish to remain useful to farmers, they must reorient their research and outreach to address the realities of energy, climate and water in the 21rst century.

biological buffering — by Michelle Wander — last modified October 23, 2008 02:41 PM

 

Urban Soil Primer - NRCS — by Ellen Phillips — last modified May 22, 2009 11:31 AM

Urban Soil Primer - NRCS

Improving Biodiesel — by Michelle Wander — last modified November 10, 2008 12:11 PM

Presented at the SWSC conference by Richard Larson, 2008

Article on soils lab jpeg — by Michelle Wander — last modified November 10, 2008 12:18 PM

 

Dig Deep for U of I Soils Facilities — by Farm Week publication — last modified November 10, 2008 12:20 PM

 

Comprehensive Design for a Sustainable Agroecosystem — by John E. Marlin — last modified December 01, 2008 10:48 AM

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."

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