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Farm to Table: Sustainable Food in Higher Education
On April 5, Campus Ecology’s Georgia Campus Sustainability Network (GCSN) hosted a workshop on sustainable food for the our Spring Topic Specific Workshop series. Thirty-seven participants from colleges and universities across the state came to Georgia Southern University to learn and brainstorm on sustainable dining… Read more >
Three Things I’ve Learned from Converting to No Till and Cover Crops
As I wrap up year number two of converting my farmland to no till and cover crops, I thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect. No better time than while on the tractor planting winter wheat to think… Read more >
Lessons of the Dust Bowl
“We were too selfish and we were trying to make money. It didn’t work out.” – Dust Bowl Survivor quoted in Ken Burns’s documentary, The Dust Bowl Wednesday night, I attended an early preview of Ken Burns’ documentary, The Dust… Read more >
Tar Sands or Farm Lands? Keystone XL’s Threat To America’s Breadbasket
The Ogallala aquifer, which provides 30% of the water used for crop irrigation in the United States, is still threatened by plans to build the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Read more >
5 Delicious Foods Threatened By Climate Change
Chocolate, peanut butter, bread, cheese, wine, coffee, and raspberries. That’s my desert island list. You know, the foods I would choose to have with me if stranded on a desert island. But recent reports are indicating that climate change threatens… Read more >
Weekly News Roundup – October 7, 2011
Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: Mass Opposition to Keystone XL in DC Today October 7 – It was a festive atmosphere outside the Ronald… Read more >
Farmers Work with Wetlands to Reap Benefits
Ecosystems work in much the same way as bustling cities do. Amidst a constant frenzy of activity, each member plays an important and specific role within a self-contained world. Some of the most vibrant city-like ecosystems in the world are… Read more >
Voices of NWF’s Young Leaders Assembly: The Cure For “Nature Envy” by Sarah Haynes
As a student, I have had my fair share of what I call ‘nature envy’ moments. You know, the ones where you are sitting in the classroom and suddenly find yourself staring out a window (if your lucky) or just day-dreaming (if… Read more >
