by Sam Hinkle | Aug 23, 2022 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Policy, Wildfire
Linda and Larry Faillace imported milk sheep following USDA guidelines and started a cheese making business in Vermont––only to have their animals confiscated and killed by the USDA under the pretext of a disease that sheep don’t get. Listen to find out why.
by Lynne Whitbeck | Aug 11, 2022 | Climate Change, Down to Earth, Policy, Wildfire
New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez is working not only to help the people and businesses affected by fires and floods, but also to build back land that is more resilient. All of which is easier said than done.
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.