There are plenty of challenges to food production, including access to land, the availability of clean water, and, the right infrastructure so that the farm can be functional and productive for months and years to come, for example, access to…
Dirt Rich – Official Trailer
Marcy Cravat (ANGEL AZUL) illustrates how implementing carbon ‘draw down’ strategies will return our atmosphere to safe levels of carbon while growing soil, our most precious resource. These regenerative agricultural practices, reforestation of abandoned land, protection/restoration of carbon rich wetlands…
Cinnamon-Chili Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Cinnamon-Chili Sweet Potatoes Serves 6-8 A wonderful source of Vitamins A, C, potassium and calcium, this recipe, with a couple omissions, is equally good for mom and baby. Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, making them great for digestive health,…
This is Your Brain on Nature From a Scientist’s Point-of-View
If you live in a city and spend a significant amount of time on your devices, this show is for you. New research has found that a cell phone is addictive, literally. The best antidote? Nature! The temperatures are warming,…
9 Simple Steps to Improve Digestion
Be good to your digestive system and it will be good to you. Our overall health relies on the health of our gut. Here are a nutrition consultant’s suggestion on how to improve digestion. 9 Simple Steps to Improve Digestion…
Vegetarian or Vegan: What are the Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet?
The average American consumes about 270 pounds of meat a year, making the United States the country with one of the highest meat consumptions per person in the world. We know of our love for meat, and most of us…
Healing Services for Survivors of Sexual Violence are Invaluable, Necessary and Powerful
Since the #metoo movement began last year, the topic of sexual violence has finally become a part of our public focus. Today we want to dive deeper into this much-needed conversation. We are speaking with a leader in this movement,…
How to Build Your Own Independent Farmstead and Live Off the Land
Many people, especially young folks, dream of owning their own small piece of land. To live off the land, self-supported, away from the stresses of the city. To live a lifestyle of peace, based on a deep relationship to nature…
Almond Oil: A One-Step Bathroom Makeover
When I first read about oil washing, I was intrigued – and badly in need of skin hydration, so I tried it with a tiny bit of reservation from fear of breakout. The idea behind using natural cleansers, such as…
These Youth Are Leading the Next Generation in Sustainability Efforts
This country needs progressive programs; ideas that can address multiple challenges that we face at once. Today we are talking about a brilliant organization that does exactly that, by offering training to young adults to become green energy auditors, and…