Join us for a community screening of Sacred Cow, a documentary that takes a close look at the nutritional and environmental considerations involved in eating animals and examines pathways toward a more ethical and regenerative food system.
Organic farmers and gardeners already witness every year the bountiful harvests possible when growing food in concert with nature. And anyone who supports their local organic growers at farmers’ markets […]
Despite the rather short growing season in the Northeast corner of the US, farms in the six New England states are beginning to offer impressively unusual produce. Inspired by the area’s […]
Outcomes from current standard composting processes can range from high quality composts (rich in carbon, nitrogen, and healthy biota) to simple organic material (rich in carbon but low in nitrogen […]
While the use of black plastic is allowed within organic agriculture, it is inherently unsustainable, as it is a petroleum-based product and is difficult to recycle. Every acre of land […]
Farmers, municipalities, and home gardeners alike understand the concept and value of composting, but they may not understand how to make good compost. The National Organic Program (NOP) offers guidelines […]
Tell us a little bit about yourself and how long you’ve been in farming. My name is Forrest Stricker, married to Barbara. We have two sons and daughter-in-laws and four […]
What does a greenhouse and a pharmacy have in common? According to a new PBS documentary, they both house tools to heal our bodies. Available to stream now, the PBS […]
Rodale Institute investigates the links between soil health and human health through our studies designed to analyze nutrient density in finished crops. Overview Winter squash,“Butternut types” (Cucurbita moschata Duch.), is grown […]
We’re happy to welcome Erik Oberholtzer—chef, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Tender Greens—to the Rodale Institute’s board of directors. Oberholtzer is committed to using his national and international relationships to support […]
