Farming Archives

Bringing Ecological Outcome Verification to Ontario’s Temperate Landscape

An adapted EOV for mosaic landscapes by Thorsten Arnold But when I consider that the nobler animals have been exterminated here -the cougar, panther, lynx, wolverine, wolf, bear, moose, deer, the beaver,the turkey, etc., etc. – I cannot but feel as if I...

The Rhythm of Farmer-Led Research

Farmer-Led Research, Farming, Print Publication

Activities in the orange circle represent farmer-researcher responsibilities,
and activities in the green circle represent EFAO staff activities.

An Economic Case for Small Grains with Cover Crops

Farming, Print Publication, Small Grains, Soil Health

It is well known that extending field crop rotations by adding small grains, such as wheat, barley, oats, triticale, spelt, or rye, has many ecological benefits. Here, we describe the economic benefits as well.

Agroecology and the Future of Our Mother Earth

Climate Change, Farming, Issues, Print Publication

In her book, Who Really Feeds the World, Vandana Shiva emphasizes the central role of Agroecology: “the knowledge and science of the complex interactions that produce our food.”