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Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. (Source: USDA / Photo: Flickr)

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TEDxManhattan: Changing the Way We Eat

Fri, Jan 20 2012 at 8:45 AM EST
If you can't get to New York City on Jan. 21 to view the conference live, you can watch via a live stream. You might even be able to get in on a viewing party.
 

A healthy trend: More young people are becoming farmers

Mon, Jan 02 2012 at 8:40 AM EST
After years of trending upwards, the average age of the American farmer is on the decline as an increasing number of young people take up a life as a farmer.
 

'The Fabulous Beekman Boys' are engaged

Mon, Dec 19 2011 at 2:58 PM EST
Brent Ridge asked Josh Kilmer-Purcell for his hand in marriage during a taping of 'The Real Housewives of NYC.'
 

Top photos: Tiptoeing through mistletoe and 1 really smart car

Fri, Dec 02 2011 at 8:14 AM EST
The top environmental photos of the week.
 

The constant gardeners

Tue, Nov 29 2011 at 1:35 PM EST
Confronting climate change and poverty, a new crop of city farmers comes of age in Africa.
 

What you need to know about raising chickens

Mon, Nov 14 2011 at 2:43 PM EST
Gone are the days when every family had a pair of chickens in their backyard and fresh eggs daily ... or are they? Find out how to start raising chickens and why your health could benefit.
 

Watch: From the office to open fields

Tue, Oct 11 2011 at 8:00 AM EST
Ami Gignac discusses her transition from the corporate world to farming.
 

Urban beekeeping: When bees stop making honey

Tue, Sep 27 2011 at 4:35 AM EST
As urban beekeeping becomes popular practice, what do you make of it when your bees stop making honey?
 

French vintners divided over 2011 harvest risks

Tue, Sep 13 2011 at 11:03 AM EST
A dry spring and a wet start to summer have persuaded some wine growers to start harvesting in late August, while others have bided their time.
 

Al Gore compares climate deniers to racists

Mon, Aug 29 2011 at 11:07 AM EST
The former V.P. says global warming doubters will one day be seen similarly to racists, and urges people who support emissions cuts to 'win the conversation.'
 
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