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The USDA Helping Farmers and Rancher Protect Farmland and Wetlands

Posted by rackfokus on Thursday, 10 July 2014 in Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping farmers and ranchers protect farmlands and wetlands through a new conservation program. Farmers and ranchers are keeping land in agriculture and in some cases creating new wetlands through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Landowners agre...

When Organic, Sustainable, Fresh and Local Is Not Enough

Posted by Tiny on Sunday, 14 July 2013 in Food

Many of my clients come to my office already very much aware of the importance of eating fresh, organic, locally-grown food. They are eager to talk about the nutritional value of what they eat and they know to avoid fast food. And that's a great sign of progress -- a generation of research and educa...

Matt Damon Exposes Fracking

Posted by lillianbarbeito on Sunday, 06 January 2013 in Arts and Entertainment

Hydraulic fracturing, known colloquially as fracking, is a contentious issue, and Hollywood has not overlooked it. “Promised Land,” directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Matt Damon, takes on fracking, which involves blasting millions of gallons of water, sand, and chemicals into rock, often shale, i...