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Why we do what we do. #Sustainability #farming ucsusa.org/resources/sustain…

Sustainable Agriculture Practices

Here are four key methods 21st-century farmers are adopting to take better care of the land that they—and we—depend on.

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It's our 25th anniversary! Here are the first five of 25 things you can do to help: 1) Volunteer at our events 2) Donate 3) Give a workshop 4) Follow us on social media 5) Join our CSA #Sustainability #nonprofit #CSA
Small is beautiful and sustainable. #Sustainability #farming #organic ucsusa.org/food/sustainable-…

Sustainable Agriculture

Farmers and scientists are working together to transform the way we grow our food by building healthier soil and more diverse, resilient farm landscapes.

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Who are the countries who support organic agriculture? #sustainability #organic #organicfood #farming naturespath.com/en-us/blog/f…

Four countries supporting organic agriculture the most

More and more consumers are choosing organic products, and organic farming is on the rise in many countries. Currently, however, how much support organic farming receives really differs from country...

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We don't use chemicals in our growing methods. sciencenews.org/article/unit… #sustainable #Sustainability #farming #organicfarming

The U.S. is still using many pesticides banned in other countries

In 2016, the United States used millions of kilograms of pesticides that are banned or being phased out in the European Union, Brazil and China.

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Small is beautiful. #farming #ClimateChange nytimes.com/2018/12/05/clima…

Can We Grow More Food on Less Land? We’ll Have To, a New Study Finds (Published 2018)

To make meaningful progress on climate change, cows and wheat fields will have to become radically more efficient.

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Another reason to use sustainable farming methods. #farming #sustainability #ClimateChange civileats.com/2019/09/19/the…

The Greenhouse Gas No One’s Talking About: Nitrous Oxide on Farms, Explained

Nitrous oxide gets much less attention in ag circles than carbon dioxide and methane, but it’s 300 times more powerful at warming the planet.

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Happy New Year! Here's our January newsletter! mailchi.mp/989efb5f7b9e/dece…
There are no words to truly describe how grateful we are of your support! #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2019 #grateful
Please support our mission! #GivingTuesday philliesbridge.org/donate #sustainable #farming #education #foodjustice
Please support your local independent stores, but if you choose to shop online, AmazonSmile donates to Phillies Bridge Farm Project! #shoplocal #supportlocal smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ext…
Giving Tuesday is one week away! Of course you can wait until then to support Phillies Bridge Farm Project, but why wait? Your generous support helps us fulfill our mission. Thank you! #donate #GivingTuesday #sustainability #foodjustice #foodsecurity #organic #education
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Food insecurity is too prevalent, still. #foodjustice #foodsecurity nytimes.com/2019/11/19/reade…

From Sunrise to Sunset: The Long School Days of Homeless Students (Published 2019)

Following Darnell and Sandivel, we were yawning by lunchtime. But they’re in elementary school, and they do it every day.

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People are calling for public policy changes to help farmers not only grow food, but to do so with regards to the environmental crisis. Do you agree? civileats.com/2019/10/17/the…

The World Food Prize Should Help Farmers Fight Climate Change

Robert Leonard and Matt Russell argue that the World Food Prize is an opportunity to rewrite the playbook to empower farmers.

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Did you know? #ranching realclearscience.com/quick_a…

Painting 'Zebra Stripes' on Cows Wards Off Biting Flies

Ranchers might want to consider painting

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Did you know? We have a robust Food Justice Mission. Through our Farm to Families program, each year we donate a substantial portion of our harvest to people in need. #foodjustice #sustainability #farming #foodsecurity theatlantic.com/sponsored/hu…

America Has a Hunger Problem

And its ripple effects are stronger than you think

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The case for more food localism. #localism #Food #Sustainability fastcompany.com/90422553/the…

The first map of America's food supply chain is mind-boggling

Most of our food is moved across great distances—and through many different forms of transit—before it reaches our plates.

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Today was #MakeADifferenceDay and also our fall festival! Thank you to NSSLHA of SUNY New Paltz and all of the volunteers who helped us run another successful fall fest!
One of everything in your CSA keeps the doctor away! #communitysupportedagriculture #consumesomethingawesome #eatyourvegetables #youarewhatyoueat @ Phillies Bridge Farm Project instagram.com/p/B3pkfd3AsgY/…
Improving food access in urban areas comes with some challenges. Read about how these activists worked to problem solve civileats.com/2019/09/11/cle…

Clean Soil Is Rejuvenating New York's Urban Farms

A complex web of partnerships helps improve food access and build a more sustainable city from the ground up.

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