Industrial agribusiness uses harsh methods to produce inferior food.  Toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers distort ecosystems, and there’s almost nothing more damaging than applying steel to soil – otherwise known as tilling.  As a result of agribusiness malpractice, the planet loses about 75 billion tons of top soil per year – ten tons per person […]

Published on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 by Common Dreams Beyond Wetiko Agriculture: Saving Ourselves from the Soil Up The diagnosis is clear. Now what are we going to do about it? by Tom Newmark, Steven Farrell  6 Comments ‘Business interests chasing enormous short-term profits have waged war against the productive topsoil of the planet,’ warn Newmark and […]

Luna Nueva in February – it’s a glorious time to visit.  The rains of early January have given way to bright skies and cool nights, and photographers can luxuriate in the early morning sunlight.  We thought to take you on a stroll of the farm, perhaps inspiring you to come visit – or come back! […]