Tag: Farmland
Something’s poisoning America’s land. Farmers fear ‘forever’ chemicals. – Great Lakes Commission
Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades in states across the country, including Michigan. Scientists say this fertilizer can contain high […]
Letters to the Editor: August 31, 2024
Why wasn’t retreat held in London?
U.S. Movement to Limit CAFO Pollution Emboldened by Michigan Court Ruling | Great Lakes Now
By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Grey-Bruce politicians call AMO conference a success
Local politicians and staff discussed a wide range of priorities and issues affecting Grey-Bruce at the Association of Municipalities on Ontario conference in Ottawa this week. Everything from homelessness and addictions, to healthcare and long-term care, to energy, transportation and infrastructure were on the minds of area representatives when they met with provincial ministers and […]
Mahon: Is it time for farms to start tracking invisible assets?
For all the experience that we may have, maybe we don’t even recognize the worth of things on our own farms.