Food Farm Co-operative

Happy March 1st! In celebration of the impending season-swap, we share these bird song mnemonics, from Bird and Moon Comics. So very clever! What birds are you hearing where you live? Are they singing of spring? Hooked on Nature: http://pinterest.com/oakmeadowschool/hooked-on-nature/

ICYMI: Prairie bird populations are falling in many Midwestern states, from ring-necked pheasants to horned larks to sparrows. Scientists now say insecticides are a primary culprit. http://www.cornucopia.org/2014/06/first-bees-now-birds

For six decades, writer Wendell Berry has spoken out in defense of local agriculture, rural communities, and the importance of caring for the land. In an interv...iew with Yale Environment 360, he talks about his Kentucky farm, his activism, and why he remains hopeful for the future. More here: http://www.cornucopia.org//wendell-berry-strong-voice-loca See more

Spread the word, help the Monarchs!

Earthworms work silently to improve and restore soil health, but degenerative industrial agricultural practices are wiping out earthworm populations. It’s time to promote regenerative farming practices that protect and nourish these important creatures! http://orgcns.org/2kmhpCS