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Its so important that we all grow food to sequester carbon. Changing minds wont be easy however its our social responsib...
11/19/2024

Its so important that we all grow food to sequester carbon. Changing minds wont be easy however its our social responsibility to make this shift.

A generation of farmers and scientists are finding ways to sequester carbon in the soil while improving crop yields.

Soil PH is so important!
11/01/2024

Soil PH is so important!

WHAT IS SOIL PH AND ITS IMPORTANT

SOIL PH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, specifically the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) present. It is a logarithmic scale ranging from 0 to 14:

pH < 7: Acidic solution (higher concentration of H⁺ ions)

pH = 7: Neutral solution (pure water)

pH > 7: Alkaline (basic) solution (lower concentration of H⁺ ions)

Importance of pH:

1. Soil Health: pH affects nutrient availability and microbial activity in the soil, influencing plant growth.

2. Water Quality: In aquatic ecosystems, pH impacts the health of organisms and the solubility of minerals.

3. Agriculture: Understanding soil pH helps in managing fertilizers and improving crop yields.

4. Food Science: pH levels are crucial in food preservation and fermentation processes.

Maintaining the appropriate pH level is essential for various biological and chemical processes in agriculture and environmental science.

Regards, AgriHarvest Hub -Agriculturist

10/11/2024

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10/04/2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qSe7rr8-Fw
10/04/2024

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In 1993, Growing Power was an organization with teens that needed a place to work. Will Allen (a 2008 MacArthur Foundation Fellow) was a farmer with land. ...

https://www.yourleaf.org/urban-forest
10/02/2024

https://www.yourleaf.org/urban-forest

What is the urban forest? Our urban forest is more than just our ravines and remaining natural areas. It includes the trees and under storey plants growing along streets and even in your backyard. A healthy urban forest is diverse, both in species and age, and supports a wildlife population. Some pa...

https://northeastpermaculture.org/about/
11/20/2023

https://northeastpermaculture.org/about/

PAN History Organizational Structure Mission and Values What is Permaculture? Overview For the last 10+ years, a small group of volunteers has been working to organize our regional community- creat…

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