Food & Agriculture

Closing the Soil Health ‘Knowledge Gap:’ Lessons from the FFA Convention

We recently had the privilege of attending the National Future Farmers of America convention in Indianapolis, Indiana to represent Understanding Ag. Mingling with a...

Can CEA save Ginseng?

‘Prince of Herbs’, Ashwagandha or Indian Ginseng (Withiana Somnifera) grown in hydroponics under LED lights. Image courtesy of The Functional Plant Co.  Aryvedic medicine relies...

“Lighting is more than just illumination, operators can unlock new avenues for optimization and innovation”

From FloralDaily.com “In the world of horticulture, every investment must deliver exceptional value. We know that one of the most critical inputs to Controlled Environment...

Should we be crying over dumping milk?

Canada’s dairy industry is dumping milk In early October, a paper was published that shed light on waste in Canada’s milk industry, which for us...

A Blueprint for Cooling our Blue Planet

What are your top strategies to reduce global warming? Before I tell you where my focus is and why I want you to consider the...

6 Must-Watch Regenerative Documentaries Soil Lovers Globally Should See

Have you ever sat back and thought about the dirt beneath your feet? Ever wondered what goes on deep in the ground, below the surface? If...

10 Things You Can Do in 2022 to Think More About Soil And Food

This is the year to discover secrets of the soil and to savour bounty unfolding. It’s the time to get out of ruts and...

Plant-based Product Champions Look to COP29 and Future Policy Discussions

Climate policy leaders from around the world are preparing for the upcoming COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, including leaders in the global ag bioeconomy. The Plant...

Our Broken Water Cycle and What Can We Do About It

“It's not how much rain you get but how much rain you can keep.” As I write this in late Oct 2024, we have had...

Dealing Under the Dinner Table: Fraud in Canada’s Food Supply

The decentralization of agriculture has separated most of us Canadians from primary food production. Normally, this is fine. Farmers care about their farms and...

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