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It can be difficult to eat sustainably. What I mean by “sustainable eating” is based on the Planetary Health Diet, dietary guidelines based on research done by scientists to determine which diet is ecologically healthiest while also being nutritionally adequate. … Continue reading →

When you’re a child you get lectured by your parents for not finishing your dinner. They reference children in Africa that starve while you waste the pile of peas on your plate. While this is relevant to the food waste … Continue reading →

Agroecosystems, ecosystems that have been modified by human beings for agricultural purposes, have become a topic of study as we focus on shifting agricultural practices towards sustainability. When you picture an agroecosystem what do you see? You might think of … Continue reading →

Plant-Based Milk’s Rise to Popularity Over the past decade, plant-based milk seems to be getting more and more popular. I remember when oat milk raised in popularity a couple of years ago, there was a shortage at Starbucks. It was … Continue reading →

As a child I personally hated bees,especially when they were buzzing around the raspa truck. As a reasonably educated adult I love bees and everything they can provide. Whether that be beeswax, honey, or royal jelly. However, today we will … Continue reading →

One of the most notable events in U.S history, the Dust Bowl, has common contributing factors to modern day farming practices. The Dust Bowl caused violent dust storms and high wind gusts that plagued the Midwest and Southwestern United States. … Continue reading →

Forest farming is the cultivation of high-value crops under the protection of a managed tree canopy (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2023). Forest farming is an agroforestry practice. Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal … Continue reading →

Imagine you live in Albuquerque, New Mexico; you are a hard worker who works a 40-hour workweek, you have children in college, and you just want to get away from the hustle and bustle for a break. You sit down … Continue reading →