Tag: food
What’s The Connection Between Soils & Climate Change?
Five years ago the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned that human pressures on the systems of land, soils, and fresh water were intensifying, just when they were being pushed to their productive limits. The majority of pressures were derived from agriculture, including the increase in … [continued]
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Owen Sound Attack shellacked by the Barrie Colts
Owen Sound beat Barrie three times earlier this season. The Colts got their revenge with a 6-1 drubbing of the Scenic City Skaters Thursday night.
Why is Michigan a black squirrel hotspot?
Is Michigan a black squirrel hotspot? The experts say yes! On this episode, we look into why Michigan has such a big population of black squirrels—and why that population varies so much city to city.
Drones, Diesel, & Policy: Two Countries, Two Agricultural Futures
China’s rapid adoption of agricultural drones is one of the most interesting examples of technological divergence between two major food producers. The contrast is striking. Chinese pilots are now treating an amount of land with drones each year that is larger than the total farmland base, which means multiple drone … [continued]
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Local toy drives doing well, but there’s still time to help
Area toy drives are in full swing, and there is still time to donate items, especially gifts for older children and teens. Inter Township Fire Department Deputy Chief Andy Redmond said the ITFD’s toy drive is going “extremely well” so far this year. “When it comes to donations, the younger children are usually well covered. […]