History of Organic Farming and Certification
Abstract The roots of organic farming probe deep into the soil of human agricultural history. We have depended on natural resources and ecological processes for 99% of the time since […]
Abstract The roots of organic farming probe deep into the soil of human agricultural history. We have depended on natural resources and ecological processes for 99% of the time since […]
Despite the protracted nature of the American political process, the fact remains that organic agriculture recently has attracted a great deal of attention and support.
Come Celebrate the Beginning of Something Transformative Together with our partners at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and Alvin H. Butz Inc., Rodale Institute invites you to join us for the groundbreaking […]
The policy issue that is dominating everyone’s attention today is the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of March, Congress passed its third bill to respond to the […]
Planet-friendly tips for self-care from Rodale Institute The Covid-19 global pandemic has quickly and abruptly changed life for us all. With newsfeeds dedicated nearly 24/7 to virus-related news, it’s challenging to keep yourself […]
Hemp was a major cash crop in the Eastern United States until 1937, when it was outlawed as a Schedule 1 controlled substance. Since then, hemp has been illegal to […]
When walking through the grocery store, consumers are bombarded by dozens of labels claiming “100% natural,” “all-natural,” “organic,” and “non-GMO,” to name a few. Without a clear-cut definition of “natural” […]
Successfully managing weeds in organic systems requires a dramatic change in approach. Simply substituting organic herbicides for synthetic ones rarely works. Knowing your weeds and understanding their damaging potential is […]
Rodale Institute and Indian Creek Nature Center took three steps closer to opening the Midwest Organic Center at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm in Marion, Iowa with the recent hires of […]
If you eat organic foods, use chemical-free products in your home, and stay away from highly polluted areas, you should be protected from chemical-related health issues, right? Unfortunately, no. A […]