“Interstellar”: Leaving the farm for the stars

November 14, 2014

...e the scientist literally saves mankind. This dualistic set-up–Science vs. Farming or really, as the story plays out, Science vs. Earth is a very bad model, yet it is the one we are presented with over and over again. You’ve heard the quote attributed to Einstein that says something along the lines of “We’re not going to solve our problems by using the same thinking we used to get into trouble”? I feel like we are swimming deep in those problemati...

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Organic Seed Growers Webinar

Mr. Homegrown

January 23, 2014

Events

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...r the live broadcast of selected presentations at http://www.extension.org/pages/70186 Note: You only need to register once, and you may come and go on both days as you wish! Schedule of Organic Seed Growers’ Conference Webinar Broadcasts Friday January 31, 2014 9:00-10:30AM: Why Organic Seed Matters and How to Meet the Demand Organic seed that meets the diverse agronomic challenges and market needs of organic farmers is fundamental to their succe...

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Nuts!

Mr. Homegrown

June 21, 2007

Thoughtstylings

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...use of which, in Homegrown Revolution‘s opinion, is the usual poor factory farming practices. But it gets worse, according to the folks at the Weston A. Price foundation, There is an even bigger issue. The FDA has decided not to tell the consumer the truth about this processing step. The almonds you will buy in Wholefoods this fall may still say “raw almonds but they will have been subjected to high heat and a five log kill step…that they are call...

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Permaculture Design Course at the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

Mr. Homegrown

March 14, 2014

Events

...APRIL 26 / FOOD – Tour of South Coast Farms, discussion of common organic farming practices, agroecology, fruit tree care, planting, guild assembly, home garden design/consideration, fruit trees and food forests, orchard design workshop APRIL 27 / FOOD OFF-SITE – Guided tour of various farms in Vista, Tour of permaculture plant nursery, build plant lists MAY 10 / WASTE – Composting methods, nutrient cycle overview (nitrogen, carbon cycles), soil...

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The Museum of the American Cocktail

Mr. Homegrown

October 27, 2017

Events, Fermentation, Food

...ou do a tasting of 20 bottles or the next day won’t be all that productive. If you’re interested in MOTAC’s Los Angeles events you can sign up at the bottom of their page here. As a generalist (to a fault) I have really enjoyed meeting MOTAC’s expert cocktail enthusiasts....

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