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What is the name of the theory/theorist? Green cities, intensive agriculture?

Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Question by Joe Bower: What is the name of the theory/theorist? Green cities, intensive agriculture? That is the name of the theory/theorist who says we should mostly live in very compact cities with intensive yet sustainable agriculture around it in order to leave the rest of the world alone? I believe it […]

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Is the monoculture method of crop production sustainable?

Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Farmer Poet Paul Hunter preforms Question by Katie: Is the monoculture method of crop production sustainable? Give your answer to this question below!

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any ideas on how to go about setting up my home a/c for solar power?

Image by Bush Philosopher – Dave Clarke Mandurah has more solar power homes than any other post code area in WA. The big flash houses on the ‘canals’ curiously seem to have less solar power than the more modest homes of Mandurah, but here are three in a row that do have solar. Question by […]

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can i build solar power only?

Image by Maigh Coming in when it’s dark and leaving when it’s dark reminds me of home. It’s one of the things I don’t miss. Not an entirely flattering photo, but I’d be missing the point of the project if I only posted the ones I like. Question by Yip Wai: can i build solar […]

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What are some careers that involve farms agriculture etc?

Image by friendsoffamilyfarmers Farmer Poet Paul Hunter preforms Question by American Honey: What are some careers that involve farms agriculture etc? I’m trying to decide on what career to pursue in the future and I know what ever it is it is going to involve either farms, agriculture, or animals in some way (Im a […]

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solar energy project?

Image by sara y tzunky Fasi della costruzione del pannello solare. Senza aggiungere numeri per ora riusciamo a scaldare l’ acqua con 4 ore di sole tanto che non ci puoi lasiare il braccio dentro per piu’ di 2 secondi. Quanto sara’ la temperatura?? Question by andrew g: solar energy project? o I’m in seventh […]

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help for science fair model……?

Image by Old Shoe Woman Members of Valdosta State University’s Learning in Retirement toured a farm run by a non-profit organization that teaches sustainable agriculture techniques to missionaries. We saw hydroponic plots and other types of gardens that use less land to grow more food. We picked fresh strawberries for /lb. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 […]

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Is your computer solar powered?

Image by Dept of Energy Solar Decathlon An observer sits in the University of Arizona’s Solar-powered home at night during the lighting contest at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in the Washington, D.C., Monday, Oct. 12, 2009. (Photo by Stefano Paltera/US Dept. of Energy Solar Decathlon) Question by Faye: […]

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Which of the following changes would be most helpful in achieving sustainable agriculture?

Image by Old Shoe Woman Members of Valdosta State University’s Learning in Retirement toured a farm run by a non-profit organization that teaches sustainable agriculture techniques to missionaries. We saw hydroponic plots and other types of gardens that use less land to grow more food. We picked fresh strawberries for /lb. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 […]

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what are essential texts for someone interested in agroecology?

Image by Old Shoe Woman Members of Valdosta State University’s Learning in Retirement toured a farm run by a non-profit organization that teaches sustainable agriculture techniques to missionaries. We saw hydroponic plots and other types of gardens that use less land to grow more food. We picked fresh strawberries for /lb. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 […]

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