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Tractor day video, 2011

By Jeff on 31 March 2011

The tractor arrived the other day to help prepare our rice fields for a crop of green manure. This video tells the story. read more

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Hangin’ by the paddy

By Jeff on 30 March 2011

Annie and I watch the tractor guy and talk about green manures and the loss of her last baby tooth in this youtube video. read more

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The Mekong River: Protecting Biodiversity and Livelihoods

By Jeff on 29 March 2011

Lecture on the Mekong River read more

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What effect does burning straw have on rice paddy soil (and crop)?

By Jeff on 16 March 2011

Why do farmers burn straw? This essay collects the opinions of several experts based around the world. read more

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Sending a message to young organic farmers: keep it up!

Sending a message to young organic farmers: keep it up!

By Jeff on 16 March 2011

Dear CSA members,

Thanks to your support, we now have 30 consumer families providing a solid financial incentive for five young farming families to continue growing food in a safe, healthy and natural way. read more

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Art Cries, Save Soil … in Burma

By Jeff on 3 March 2011

Fair Earth Farm was invited to Yangon to talk about the convergence of organic farming and fair trade. See the video talks here. read more

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