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Ma Quest :ablobjam:<p>Orchards without Borders<br><a href="https://brightonpermaculture.org.uk/growing-apples-organically-in-normandy/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">brightonpermaculture.org.uk/gr</span><span class="invisible">owing-apples-organically-in-normandy/</span></a></p><p> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Permaculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Permaculture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UK</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/France" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>France</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Sussex" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sussex</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Normandy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Normandy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Apples" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Apples</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Trees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trees</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Orchards" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Orchards</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/CommunityOrchard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityOrchard</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/CommunityOrchards" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityOrchards</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Organic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Blogs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Blogs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Brighton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Brighton</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Blog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Blog</span></a></p>
Peter Link 🍉🇨🇺🇵🇸🐧<p><strong>Finca Marta | Cuba’s Agroecology Farm Leading by Example</strong></p><p>[A <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/PeerTube" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PeerTube</span></a> video on <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/CuddlyTube" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CuddlyTube</span></a> about <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/Cuba" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Cuba</span></a>, from the <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/video" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>video</span></a> collective <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/BellyOfTheBeast" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BellyOfTheBeast</span></a>] </p><p>Outside Havana, Finca Marta is pioneering <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/agroecology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>agroecology</span></a> by blending traditional knowledge with innovation.</p><p>Run by Dr. Fernando Funes, the <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/farm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>farm</span></a> produces <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> food, restores <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/ecosystems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ecosystems</span></a> and builds community resilience.</p><p>🎬 Part of our short series ahead of Our Agroecology, Our Future. Premieres Oct 8 on @caribbeanagroecology.</p><p>More info: CaribbeanAgroecology.org</p><p>Co-produced with @caribbeanagroecology </p><p><a href="https://cuddly.tube/w/q3dbAqnaW1AdpXDFNMGKYg" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">cuddly.tube/w/q3dbAqnaW1AdpXDF</span><span class="invisible">NMGKYg</span></a></p><p><a href="https://expressional.social/tags/FincaMarta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FincaMarta</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/SustainableFarming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SustainableFarming</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/FoodSovereignty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FoodSovereignty</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/environment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>environment</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/ecology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ecology</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>agriculture</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/farming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>farming</span></a><br><a href="https://expressional.social/tags/VivaCuba" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VivaCuba</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/LetCubaLive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LetCubaLive</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/CubaSi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CubaSi</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/EndTheBlockade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EndTheBlockade</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/CubaSolidarity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CubaSolidarity</span></a> <br><a href="https://expressional.social/tags/EndSanctionsAgainstCuba" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EndSanctionsAgainstCuba</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/OffTheList" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OffTheList</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/LatinAmerica" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LatinAmerica</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/Caribbean" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Caribbean</span></a><br><a href="https://expressional.social/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a><br><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://lemmy.ml/c/cuba" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>cuba</span></a></span></p>
Ari "Too Spooky" Jackson<p>In an email from our orchard bosses this evening:</p><p>"We've had a great harvest so far.&nbsp; Lots of nice large nuts and lots of helpers who come in when expected and work really hard."</p><p>That's me! I'm reliable! I work really hard! 🥳</p><p>And yeah, I can confirm, the trees are dropping heavy, and our sizer is spitting out baskets and baskets of what we call "large" chestnuts. This is great, because it is our second-most profitable size -- and it means that we should be able to supply our large grocery store chains again this year.</p><p>Every year I try to make a total harvest estimate just for fun. I'm never correct, but my guess for this year is 32,000 pounds. Ambitious!</p><p>Kids, I'm gonna inspect about a quarter of that total harvest myself. </p><p>I am not joking. When I work, I work. </p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/agriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>agriculture</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/chestnuts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>chestnuts</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a></p>
Ma Quest :ablobjam:<p>Permaculture Association<br><a href="https://www.permaculture.org.uk/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">permaculture.org.uk/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/PermaCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PermaCulture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Organic</span></a></p>
Ma Quest :ablobjam:<p>Forest Gardens and Permaculture<br><a href="https://www.permaculture.org.uk/what-is-forest-garden" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">permaculture.org.uk/what-is-fo</span><span class="invisible">rest-garden</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/ForestGardens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ForestGardens</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/PermaCulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PermaCulture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Food</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Organic</span></a></p>
Broadfork<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.green/@MaQuest" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>MaQuest</span></a></span> Garden Organic also have a <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SeedSearch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSearch</span></a> project <a href="https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/news/seeds-and-stories-take-root-in-our-seedsearch-project?utm_campaign=15161253_September%20Enews%20Members%202025&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Garden%20Organic&amp;dm_i=4UO,90YHX,A8NP4S,11POYK,1" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gardenorganic.org.uk/news/seed</span><span class="invisible">s-and-stories-take-root-in-our-seedsearch-project?utm_campaign=15161253_September%20Enews%20Members%202025&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Garden%20Organic&amp;dm_i=4UO,90YHX,A8NP4S,11POYK,1</span></a></p><p>They are finding old varieties with a provenance and these old or unusual varieties often have a story to tell. </p><p>You can also join the Heritage Seed Library (UK only sorry) via Garden Organic. They can’t legally sell heritage seeds but they can offer packets of heritage seed as part of membership. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SeedLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibraries</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Veg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Veg</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Community</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Seeds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Food</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SeedSaving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSaving</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Organic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> @Gardening</p>
Ma Quest :ablobjam:<p>"Saving your seed is the best way to propagate your garden and the cheapest! But it's also a way of protecting our heritage plants." <br><a href="https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/expert-advice/garden-management/seed-saving" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gardenorganic.org.uk/expert-ad</span><span class="invisible">vice/garden-management/seed-saving</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SeedLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibraries</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Veg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Veg</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Community</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Seeds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nature</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Food</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SeedSaving" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedSaving</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Organic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a></p>
AL<p>That was my thought for the day. Now to do something positive to actually help.</p><p>I'm peddling by <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/ebike" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ebike</span></a> to help a bunch of folks construct a community <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/aquaponics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>aquaponics</span></a> system that will demonstrate how we can decentralize and de-carbonate our food supply system and provide more food security to folks where ever they live.</p><p>Please feel free to add a comment about what your are doing today that is positive.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/pasCA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pasCA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/organicGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organicGarden</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/urbanGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>urbanGarden</span></a></p>
TassieDi<p>Australia's systems for monitoring pesticides in our food are shambolic. Government needs to pull this together. And we all need to choose organic and low chemical fruit and veg. It's no wonder that mental and physical health problems are growing in our young people. <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>health</span></a> <a href="https://urbanists.social/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> <br><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-07/pesticide-review-thiometon-dimethoate-blueberries-raspberries/105701674?utm_source=abc_news_app&amp;utm_medium=content_shared&amp;utm_campaign=abc_news_app&amp;utm_content=other" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2025-09-07/pes</span><span class="invisible">ticide-review-thiometon-dimethoate-blueberries-raspberries/105701674?utm_source=abc_news_app&amp;utm_medium=content_shared&amp;utm_campaign=abc_news_app&amp;utm_content=other</span></a></p>
poison punk<p>anyone interested in a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/permaculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>permaculture</span></a> course in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Leeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Leeds</span></a>?<br>the course consists of 11 day sessions and 2 evening online sessions between September 2025 and May 2026.</p><p>Places are limited.</p><p>More information and booking form, or visit the website</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/press" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>press</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/selfsustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfsustainability</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GrowYourOwn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GrowYourOwn</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FarmingWithNature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FarmingWithNature</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/media" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>media</span></a></p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/LeedsPermacultureNetwork?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR7hIy5DYull_sEWEQu-nEBWk-2JLRTq7Kv7mHN1sb7yn9P6VoiVHqxl5-8o3Q_aem_mH6CCj0omWYGXkbiqKYsCw" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">linktr.ee/LeedsPermacultureNet</span><span class="invisible">work?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR7hIy5DYull_sEWEQu-nEBWk-2JLRTq7Kv7mHN1sb7yn9P6VoiVHqxl5-8o3Q_aem_mH6CCj0omWYGXkbiqKYsCw</span></a></p>
KatyA small front yard harvest.<br> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/gardening?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/vegetables?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#vegetables</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/tomato?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#tomato</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/organic?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#organic</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/solarpunk?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#solarpunk</a>
Dr. Or M. Bialik<p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/WeekendReading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WeekendReading</span></a>: Blattmann et al. about the role of minerology in regulating the transport of <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> matter in the ocean and its preservation.<br><a href="https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.aax5345" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">science.org/doi/full/10.1126/s</span><span class="invisible">cience.aax5345</span></a></p>
Mr and Mrs Trellis<p>Spot the two Small White caterpillar on our <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> Brussel Sprout plants....</p>
J blue<p><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/solarpunksunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>solarpunksunday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gardening</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/garten" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>garten</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/jardin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>jardin</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/ClimateChangeGardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChangeGardening</span></a> </p><p>Pepper posting 🧵 1/</p><p>I’m growing 28 cultivars of pepper this year. Here are some notes on progress halfway through the season:</p><p>Madhatters and aji charapita still best performing peppers for space they take up, early ripening and yeild but these plants are years old and many peppers I’m just starting this year. </p><p>Trinidad perfume are really producing a lot. They are sweet-citrusy with heat less than jalapeño.</p>
Mr and Mrs Trellis<p>Yum <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> fruit straight from the garden to go with our muesli for breakfast...</p>
DoomsdaysCW<p>Could This <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Arizona" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Arizona</span></a> Ranch Be a Model for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Southwest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Southwest</span></a> Farmers?</p><p>Oatman Flats has undergone a dramatic transformation, becoming the Southwest’s first <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Regenerative" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Regenerative</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Organic</span></a> Certified farm and a potential source of ideas for weathering <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateChange" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChange</span></a>.</p><p>" 'We embraced the abundance of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/heirloom" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>heirloom</span></a> and native crops in the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SonoranDesert" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SonoranDesert</span></a>,' Hansen said. 'We are looking at the land and asking it what we should grow, rather than asking the land to grow what we want.' " - Dax Hansen, owner of Oatman Flats Ranch.</p><p>By Samuel Gilbert<br>May 12, 2025</p><p>Excerpt: "Regeneration Rooted in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Indigenous" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Indigenous</span></a> Practices</p><p>"Southern Arizona’s rich agricultural history stretches back more than 5,000 years. By 600 CE, the Hohokam people were constructing North America’s largest and most elaborate irrigation systems along the Salt and Gila Rivers. The descendants of the Hohokam—the Pima and Tohono O’odham—continued to farm the land up to and after the arrival of the Spanish, who began to colonize southern Arizona in the 1600s. They continue to farm in Arizona today.</p><p>"At the Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation, about two hours southeast of Oatman Flats, the San Xavier Co-op Farm uses historic land management practices and grows traditional crops that reflect their respect for the land, plants, animals, elders, and the sacredness of water.</p><p>"San Xavier Farm Manager Duran Andrews and his team plant <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CoverCrops" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CoverCrops</span></a>, rotate fields, and collect <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/rainwater" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rainwater</span></a>. </p><p>" '[Regenerative agriculture] is nothing new to us,' Andrews said. 'We have been doing this for decades. Harmony between nature and people has been our approach all the time.' Rotating fields and cultivating multiple mutually beneficial species in the same fields improves water and soil quality and biodiversity in this harsh landscape.</p><p>" 'You’ve seen what the land looks like in five years; imagine it in 10. If we can do it here, we can do it anywhere.'</p><p>"The co-op grows a variety of native crops that were developed in the region and cultivated for centuries or, in some cases, millennia, such as grains and beans, which they sell online. 'We irrigate them till they sprout, then cut them off till the monsoon shows up,' Andrews said. 'We try to keep crops in that hardy state through all the years and decades they have been here. We try not to get away from how things were done in the past.'</p><p>"They also grow White Sonora wheat, introduced to Arizona by Spanish Jesuit missionaries in the 1600s. 'It was a gift from Father Kino that we have taken as our own,' Andrews said. 'The [San Xavier] community was one of the first to grow this wheat.'</p><p>"Following the Mexican-American War in the mid-1800s, the United States claimed parts of modern-day Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, and Utah. The Anglo ranchers who moved into the area dug canals to irrigate agricultural fields, transforming the landscape. An 1852 watercolor by surveyor Jon Russell Bartlett depicts a verdant valley with cottonwoods and mesquite trees lining a flowing Gila River as it passes through Oatman Flats Ranch.</p><p>"That landscape is unrecognizable today. The lower Gila has gone bone dry after years of upstream diversions, dams, water overuse, and climate change. In 2019, the Gila River earned the title of Most Endangered River by the nonprofit advocacy group American Rivers.</p><p>"Standing on the sandy Gila riverbed, which divides the north and south farms of Oatman Flats Ranch, Wang pointed to the nearby invasive salt cedars. Healing the land involves rebuilding the water, nutrient, and carbon cycles from the ground up, 'at the micro level,' he said. 'On the macro level, it’s broken.'</p><p>"The ranch team has poured resources into rebuilding soil health by planting <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/hedgerows" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hedgerows</span></a> and 30-plus species of cover crops, at a cost of approximately $100,000. The hedgerows, mostly native trees, were planted along the edges of the fields to reduce erosion and provide habitat for beneficial species, including <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/pollinators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pollinators</span></a> such as <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/bees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bees</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/hummingbirds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hummingbirds</span></a>.</p><p>"The cover crops — <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/millet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>millet</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/chickpeas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>chickpeas</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/sunflowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sunflowers</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/sorghum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>sorghum</span></a>, sudan grass, broadleaves, and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NativeGrasses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NativeGrasses</span></a> among them—are planted immediately after harvesting wheat, to provide 'soil armor,' help conserve water, fix nitrogen in the soil, suppress weeds, attract beneficial insects, and sequester carbon. The once-barren land now supports life for more than 120 species of flora and fauna."</p><p>Read more:<br><a href="https://civileats.com/2025/05/12/could-this-arizona-ranch-be-a-model-for-southwest-farmers/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">civileats.com/2025/05/12/could</span><span class="invisible">-this-arizona-ranch-be-a-model-for-southwest-farmers/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RegenerativeAgriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RegenerativeAgriculture</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RegenerativeFarming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RegenerativeFarming</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RestorativeAgriculture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RestorativeAgriculture</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ClimateChangeFarming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ClimateChangeFarming</span></a></p>
PHD FARM<p>AUGUST 7th we are fully loaded so come over and do your shopping because it is too heavy for me to bring it all back in the evening:<br>-Beets: dark red, candy cane, gold, white, and mix <br>-Turnips: regular, Hakurei (Japanese white turnip), rutabaga (swedish turnip)<br>-Zucchini: black beauty, and Italian<br>-Pattypan squash<br>-Greens: beet, rutabaga, turnip, kale, and Dino Kale<br>-Broccolini<br>-Mixed beans<br>-Tomatoes: regular, mortgage lifter, green zebra, spoon, and mixed cherry<br>-Radish: daikon, and wasabi</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/urbanfarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>urbanfarm</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/ShopLocal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ShopLocal</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/SmallBusiness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SmallBusiness</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/fruits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fruits</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/veggies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>veggies</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/fresh" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fresh</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/nongmo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nongmo</span></a><br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DND5ob0JKEx/?igsh=MTlpZXI2anUxbDByOQ==" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">instagram.com/p/DND5ob0JKEx/?i</span><span class="invisible">gsh=MTlpZXI2anUxbDByOQ==</span></a></p>
Ma Quest :ablobjam:<p>The Heritage Seed Library (HSL) maintains the national collection of heritage and heirloom vegetables and aims to conserve vegetable varieties that are not widely available, sharing seed with our members to grow and enjoy. <br><a href="https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/what-we-do/hsl" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gardenorganic.org.uk/what-we-d</span><span class="invisible">o/hsl</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SolarPunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Seeds</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SeedLibrary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibrary</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SeedLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SeedLibraries</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Gardening</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Plants</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Vegetables" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Vegetables</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Organic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Volunteer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Volunteer</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Community</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/CommunityGardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityGardening</span></a></p>
Diarmuid<p>Hi, folks, my first foray into veg farming has been Garlic and I'm really struggling to sell it tbh, it's certified organic, I'm in Meath in Ireland near Maynooth / Kilcock / Dunboyne, anyone have any suggestions?<br><a href="https://ryanfarm.ie" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">ryanfarm.ie</span><span class="invisible"></span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/vegetables" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>vegetables</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/irish" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>irish</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/garlic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>garlic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/horticulture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>horticulture</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.ie/tags/farming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>farming</span></a></p>
Scott Murray :neurodiversity:<p>Good morning! A question for you:</p><p>Are there any <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/brands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>brands</span></a> whose presence in the <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>fediverse</span></a> you enjoy or appreciate? Who is doing <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Mastodon</span></a> right?</p><p>I’m asking because we run a small, family business, <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Oolie" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Oolie</span></a>. We are a Certified <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BCorp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BCorp</span></a> with certified <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organic</span></a> products. We are helping families get better, safer sleep — all without exploiting anyone along our supply chain.</p><p>We do not have an ad budget or a <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/SocialMedia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SocialMedia</span></a> team — it’s just the two of us. Corporate social media is a 🗑️🔥 and exists only to serve itself. We use it, reluctantly, but need an exit strategy.</p><p>I would genuinely love to know of any brands here that you feel are really connecting with people and being helpful.</p><p>Boosts appreciated! ♥️</p><p><a href="https://sfba.social/tags/AskFedi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AskFedi</span></a></p>