In the hands of Willem Kips: the fate of agriculture may lie with biodynamic methods used on a small Dutch farm reclaimed from the Zuyder Zee

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Willem Kips is a Dutch farmer who is dedicated to biodynamic farming. This approach involves all of the ecological systems that affect farm life and extends beyond mere crop production and animal grazing. Kips changed the soil ruined by chemicals, by substituting only organic matter.

Personal narratives, Netherlands, Environmental aspects, Biography, Agricultural chemicals, Soil erosion, Organic fertilizers, Family farms, Kips, Willem

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Lawn grasses

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Most lawns contain some insects that are kept in check through natural controls. However, it is important to recognize an outbreak of disease or pests. Eight common problems are discussed including chinch bugs, leaf spot, dollar spot, rust, sod webworms and grubs.

Pests, Control, Plant diseases, Pest control, Diseases and pests, Lawns

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Lessons from the Farm School

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Students from all over New England attend two- or three-day sessions at the Farm School in Massachusetts. They learn valuable lessons about working together and the environment as well as getting hands-on farming experience.

Massachusetts, Agriculture, Study and teaching

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