Monthly Archives: April 2016

Located in the arid Southwest, on the Southeastern edge of the Colorado Plateau lives the A:shiwi also known as the Zuni people. Zuni Pueblo is the largest of the nineteen pueblos in New Mexico and perhaps the most isolated. Zuni … Continue reading →

We’ve all heard it before: “Eat organic. It keeps your body and our environment healthy!” But where is this advice coming from? Aside from information from a handful of knowledgeable professionals, many of the things we hear touting the health … Continue reading →

An idea that started out as a chuck wagon to feed hungry cowboys has evolved into one of the best ways to enjoy affordable, tasty food while investing money into your local economy. Yes, I’m talking about food trucks. A … Continue reading →

Is the power of thought to be the farming method of the future? Sustainable Yogic Agriculture has been taking India by storm, led by the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU). Thousands of farmers in India are combining methods of … Continue reading →

I have been fascinated with the idea of waste ever since I started the UNM Sustainability Studies Program. I think it is incredible that we throw out 40% of our food in the United States and that we have things … Continue reading →

Gardening in urban areas is challenging because of space limitations. About five years ago, I decided to take the plunge and begin growing my own vegetables.  I knew very little about gardening and failed to do the research necessary to … Continue reading →

Imagine that you go to the grocery store and buy three bags of groceries – and then drop one of them in the garbage in the parking lot! This comparison illustrates consumer food waste in America because we throw away … Continue reading →

You may have heard something about greywater in the past, but what exactly is it?  Greywater, also spelled graywater, is reused “dirty” water that may contain residues from soap, food, hair, skin, grease, etc., but does not contain any fecal … Continue reading →

Do you want to be a farmer? Do you want to work long hours consisting of mostly manual labor, under the hot sun, surrounded by dirt and manure? You may be thinking, why I would want to do that when … Continue reading →

There is no denying that organic food has made a name for itself in the past decade. It has gained a lot of support for many good reasons and is changing the way that people eat for the better. Not … Continue reading →