by Lynne Whitbeck | Aug 11, 2022 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Policy, Wildfire
Bees and other pollinators are facing threats from industrialization and habitat fragmentation. Beekeeper, scientist, and indigenous teacher Melanie Kirby knows that bees are vital to the food we eat—and is showing the way forward.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Jul 26, 2022 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Farming, Working with Nature
Bees and other pollinators are facing threats from industrialization and habitat fragmentation. Beekeeper, scientist, and indigenous teacher Melanie Kirby knows that bees are vital to the food we eat—and is showing the way forward.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Jun 7, 2022 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Farming, Grazing, Soil, Working with Nature
When Ryland Engelhart learned that restoring soil health was a key to reversing climate change, he became an advocate for regeneration –– resulting in a film that has been seen by over six million people in 26 languages.
by Lynne Whitbeck | May 24, 2022 | Agroforestry, Climate Change, Down to Earth, Grazing, Rangeland Science, Working with Nature
Trees are an important part of most ecosystems, and they can actually make a great contribution to agriculture by providing everything from shade to soil health, water retention, wind breaks, and marketable products.
by Lynne Whitbeck | May 10, 2022 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Water, Wildfire
Wildfires across the West are burning out of control and causing catastrophic losses to landscapes and communities. How did we get here, and how can we better manage fire in the future? Lesli Allison walks us through the complexities and dangers––and the critical importance of land management.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Apr 26, 2022 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Economics, Policy, Soil
For the US to have a resilient food system at a large scale will require changes in national policy. Aria McLauchlan and Harley Cross of Land Core lay out how the Farm Bill, which will be reauthorized in 2023, can stimulate healthy–and long-term sustainable–farming practices.