So Rolling Stone (you know them, right?) has this list, The Rolling Stone 100 Agents of Change – basically a list of people who are making a difference in the world right now. And who is on the list? I’ll tell you:
Yes, Wes Jackson and Michael Pollan. Remember, this isn’t some greeny organic agriculture magazine that published this list.
Credit: University of Minnesota, David Hansen
This article just came across my virtual desk. I’d like for you to read it and prepare a response to the causes of this problem, the reaction to the problem, and the possible ways (besides genetic engineering) to combat it. HERE is the article. You’re written response is due on Monday, March 23, 2009.
Your quiz awaits you here: QUIZ 2
Here’s the last set of plants for memorization:
And here’s the latest in plant mounts for memorization. Remember, part of the importance of these grasses is the soil-building qualities that they are capable of.
Even if you don’t become a plant and soil scientist (which would be a shame), chances are you’ll have a garden at some point. And chances are that you will want to be all ‘agroecological’ about how you do it. Here’s some interesting resources (magazines and websites) that might be of interest to you when that time comes: LINK.
Here’s a set of pictures from around the world. They all have to do with people being “at work”. How many of these pictures involve agricultural products? HERE‘s the link.
…of THIS?
