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In 1991, Wisconsin factory worker Bill Minkey answered a seed-saving ad; by 2017, he had contributed nearly 500 plant varieties to Seed Savers ExchangeBill Minkey embarked on his seed-saving adventure in 1991 after spotting a small ad in a newspaper. This spark of interest evolved into a p...- In 1978, Illinois machinist Russ Crow planted a garden because groceries cost too much; decades later, about 100 varieties he saved were still being kept aliveIn 1978, Russ Crow began his journey as a bean collector after he started a vegetable garden. He wanted to grow his own food to cut down on...
- Kathleen Plunkett-Black found dried beans in a Wisconsin garden its owners had abandoned; decades later, she had listed more than 150 varieties for other gardenersIn the heart of Wisconsin, Kathleen Plunkett-Black's chance encounter with forsaken bean pods transformed her into a guardian of heirloom s...
- Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 'You forget that the fruits belong to all and that the land belongs to no one' offers timeless lessons on human connection, emotional well-being, purpose, meaning, validationQuote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau remains a powerful advice because it challenges a question that has never disappeared: who truly ...
- PepsiCo India inaugurates state-of-the-art foods manufacturing facility in NalbariWith an investment of Rs 778 crore, the facility is PepsiCo India’s first food plant in Assam and fifth food manufacturing plant in India. ...
- In 1999, Woody Harrelson started building an 8.5-acre Maui sanctuary around sustainable living. 26 years later, the estate runs on solar power and grows all its own foodIn 1999, Woody Harrelson began creating a sustainable sanctuary on Maui, turning his home into an experiment in simpler living. By 2005, he...
- In 2023, North Carolina's Catawba Lands Conservancy took on 80 acres damaged by erosion and invasive plants. 3 years later, the project aims to bring 1,000 people into restoration nearbyCatawba Lands Conservancy is restoring eighty acres within Mountain Creek Park. This project addresses soil erosion and invasive plant spec...
- In 2012, Jefferson County SWCD teamed up with local groups to restore Indian-Kentuck Creek. 12 years later, conservation work cut nitrogen pollution by 81,259 pounds a yearAgricultural best management practices improved water quality in the Brushy Fork subwatershed. Nutrient and phosphorus inputs were reduced,...
- Chemical sector: Although long, there is a way around China trouble; combine 20 stocks to get your portfolio’s chemistry rightFor the chemicals sector, it all depends on a transformation that is still unfolding and will take years to play out. Backward-integration ...
- In 1962, China sent young 369 foresters, to a former Qing hunting reserve that had become desert and was throwing sandstorms at Beijing; three generations later, it is the largest man-made forest on EarthIn 1962, a determined group of young foresters set out to change the landscape of Saihanba, transforming a barren desert into a thriving ec...
- PM Modi visits tortoise enclosure, joins Seychelles president in tree plantation ceremonyDuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trip to Seychelles, he enjoyed an unforgettable experience interacting with giant tortoises. T...
- Women in Indian Agriculture: From participation to systemic leadershipWomen's roles in production, processing, and knowledge transmission are increasingly recognized, driving efforts to empower them as leaders...
- Past-present PPPs need nourishingIndia's heritage sites will now see private sector involvement in their conservation. The Archaeological Survey of India, facing budget and...
- World Environment Day: Delhi Airport to distribute 6,000 seed balls to passengers todayDelhi Airport will give away 6,000 seed balls at Terminal 1. This event marks World Environment Day. Delhi International Airport Limited ai...
- Sustainable practices that help farmers produce more with fewer resources are the need of the hour, says Corteva AgriscienceThere is a critical need to increase production while minimising environmental impact and adapting to the effects of climate change, says S...
- Govt keeps Bt cotton price unchanged at Rs 730 per packet for 2020-21; scraps royalty fee to BayerBayer, which in June 2018 completed the USD 63-billion deal to acquire Monsanto, has expressed disappointment over doing away with trait va...
- Bt cotton row: Monsanto threatens to re-evaluate India businessThe Centre had last December issued an order to control cotton seed prices including trait or royalty value effective from 2016-17 crop yea...
- We don’t expect government to fix price of seed technology: Monsanto V-P Michael J Frank"The situation we are going through in India is entirely not unique, but disappointing whenever you end up in front of a judge to solve a p...
- India, US jointly working on challengesIndia, US are working together to solve challenges including energy security and nuclear non-proliferation.
- There are no permanent enemies, US official tells India, PakA top American diplomat has in a pep talk told young Indians and Pakistanis to promote tolerance and understanding for lasting peace betwee...
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