- Author: Milton E McGiffen
Article talks about incorporating ground up orchard trees into the soil. Pity they did not pyrolyze it first:
http://westernfarmpress.com/tree-nuts/research-finds-soil-benefits-grinding-old-orchards?page=1
- Author: Milton E McGiffen
Since I am in a hyperlinking mood, here is an article suggesting green energy is/has solved California's energy woes:
http://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/soapbox/article59845756.html
Dissenting comments welcomed.
- Author: Milton E McGiffen
How can you not love a video that explains carbon trading credits, etc. using baby chicks?
See: http://grist.org/climate-energy/carbon-pricing-is-explained-using-chickens-in-this-handy-video/
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- Author: Milton E McGiffen
Thanks to David Morell of the Sonoma Biochar Initiative for stepping up and sending the attached report on their study of the effect of biochar and compost soil amendment on soil water and yield for winter squash.
Oak Hill Farm Results - Biochar Application
- Author: Milton E McGiffen
Many of us have greatly enjoyed past North American Biochar conferences, and now it is back and in Oregon in August. Registration opens soon, but meanwhile, you can find out more at: