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California ‘incubator’ nurtures young farmers

August 24, 2010 Roots of Change

  ROC board member, Craig McNamara, exposes young farmers to sustainable agriculture and nature restoration.

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Cow poop: not just for fertilizer anymore: Scientists say anaerobic digestion can help reduce greenhouse effect by conserving energy

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Researchers at Washington State University have been studying strategies that could reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

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Greenhouse Gas Calculator Connects Farming Practices With Carbon Credits

August 15, 2010 Roots of Change

Farmers can make money on greenhouse gas markets such as the Chicago Climate Exchange. A new web-based calculator serves as a tool to help users make economically and environmentally sound […]

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U.S. Agriculture & Climate Change Legislation: Markets, Myths & Opportunities

August 14, 2010 Roots of Change

New study evaluates the impacts farmers face from climate and energy legislation. Study finds that opportunities are available for farmers.

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Urban Farming for Cash Gains a Toehold in San Francisco

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New laws could breakdown barriers to small, urban growers in the Bay Area.  

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New Report Finds 15 Billion Reasons to Buy ‘California Grown’ Specialty Crops

August 11, 2010 Roots of Change

A Cross Section of California's Specialty Crops Generate $15.9 Billion in Annual Economic Impact, Creating Substantial Revenue, Taxes and Job Growth for the Golden State.

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Sustainable Family Farm in SoCal

August 10, 2010 Roots of Change

Southern California farmer Alex Weiser continues to prove that farming can be profitable as well as sustainable.

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Sustainable Family Farm in SoCal

August 9, 2010 Roots of Change

Southern California farmer Alex Weiser continues to prove that farming can be profitable as well as sustainable.

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Santa Barbara Country Agriculture Stats

August 8, 2010 Roots of Change

Thank Our Farmers- informative pictures about agriculture stats.

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It’s Always Tomato Time

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 California's tomato industry

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