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22/09/2025

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19/09/2025

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September is National Organic Month! And we can't talk about Real Organic without talking about soil health... A first-of-its-kind study finds farms using practices that promote soil health produce healthier food than conventional farms. The study, published in the journal PeerJ, offers what researchers are calling preliminary work, showing the relationship between soil-friendly regenerative organic practices and the nutrient content of food produced in that soil. David Montgomery, lead author of the study and a professor of earth and space sciences at the University of Washington, says this is the first study that shows how soil condition impacts what crops contain. “The biology of the soil was really the part that got overlooked in moving to chemistry-intensive farming,” he says. “It may be that one of our biggest levers for trying to combat the modern public health epidemic of chronic diseases is to rethink our diet, and not just what we eat, but how we grow it.”

More research should be done. And that’s to finally prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the least expensive, soil-health building methods are the best way to produce food. We’re 100% certain that true regenerative organic and biodynamic farming is the way we start making our population and the environment healthier. Corporate science is junk science created to sell junk technology and junk food. Bon appétit to a future without GMOs, synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and factory farmed junk! READ: https://modernfarmer.com/2022/03/regenerative-farming-food-healthier

RELATED: A study out of the UK, published in the journal International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, shows declines in essential minerals in fruits and vegetables from 1940 to 2019. The researchers said most varieties of fruit and vegetables eaten today have been bred to improve productivity and profitability and “this focus on yield has largely ignored any implications for nutritional quality”. They also said that contemporary industrial agricultural methods, including soil-less hydroponics, could play a role in producing less nutritious produce, but that there is a surprising lack of robust studies that compare the mineral composition of crops grown in soil with soil-less production systems. READ more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09637486.2021.1981831

ALSO READ about the Soil Food Web and the importance of the soil underneath your feet: https://toxinfreeusa.org/education/soil-food-web

19/09/2025

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There’s no need to poison our food.

Dr. André Leu, Director of Regeneration International, breaks down the myth that toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers are necessary to feed the world. The truth? Regenerative and organic agriculture—rooted in agroecology—can yield more nutritious food while healing ecosystems and protecting our health.

From climate resilience to food sovereignty, nature-based solutions are not just possible—they’re essential. 🌍🌱

📖 Read the article in the latest Organic Bytes:
👉 https://orgcns.org/4gseiVX

🎥 Plus: Watch Dr. Leu’s full workshop on regenerative agriculture and the science of agroecology 👉 https://youtu.be/xpaHcGQknZg?si=uUQVC_iUI2GE5pID

17/09/2025

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Please consider joining my Substack at https://rupertsheldrake.substack.com------Dr Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypot...

15/09/2025

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The spraying of our food with synthetic chemicals is just not good for us. All the studies in the world, even if they demonstrate that the chemicals are safe, are not going to convince me that it is ok. Filling a giant tractor sprayer and going out into a field on a scale that has never been seen before and spraying everything in sight, is like taking a sledge hammer to put in a pin in a wall. This is what is happening, there is no selective application, it is blanket application of chemicals and everything gets a coating, plants and biodiversity alike.

But why do we accept any pesticides in our food?

It would certainly be better if they were not there in the first place, better for our health, better for our planet and better for biodiversity. So, where you can, choose organic and of course please support our farm and business, we need your support to continue to practice sustainable farming and to support other farmers who also share our values. You get the very best pesticide free produce, and we get to continue championing the cause and protecting biodiversity.

As always thank you for your support.

14/09/2025

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13/09/2025

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🌱 ØKOUKA Buskerud 🌱

ØKOUKA er en årlig feiring av norsk økologisk mat, med fokus på råvarer, kunnskap og inspirasjon.

Dette året har du mulighet til å delta på 16 interessante arrangementet i Buskerud, fra 14-21. september!

Her kan du bl.a. oppleve beitende økologiske høns på Kronens landhandleri i Vikersund, delta på eplefestivalen i Lier eller få en omvisning på Sigdal Mølle med Brødhue (Nils fra bakemesterskapet)🌾

Les mer her:
👉🏻 https://www.okouka.no/lokale-oekouker/oekouka-buskerud/

22/06/2025

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16/06/2025

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Valg 2025 12.06.2025 Valg 2025 Bruk din stemmeseddel for mer økologisk landbruk! Vil du ha mat som kommer fra et landbruk som tar vare på jord, natur, klima og har god dyrevelferd? Bruk stemmeseddelen på partier som vil satse på økologisk landbruk. Tekst Økologisk Norge Foto Peter Mydske/Stort...

09/06/2025

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"If you want chemical free, poison free and pest/disease free vegetables please embrace Agroecology. It's a holistic and self-sufficient system.
Companion planting is a silver bullet to the stubborn pest and disease.
Let's work with Mother Nature and Mimic her instead of working against her!"
See more: https://mideas.co/AbRPC

08/06/2025

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«Jon blir bonde» har truffet en nerve hos både bønder og byfolk. Nå belønnes Jon Almaas og resten av teamet med «takk for framsnakk»-pris fra Norges Bondelag.

05/06/2025

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Soil biology refers to the study of the living organisms found in soil and their interactions with each other and their environment. These organisms range from microscopic bacteria and fungi to larger organisms such as earthworms and insects. Soil biology is a key component of soil health, as these organisms play essential roles in nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and the formation of soil structure.

Key Components of Soil Biology:

1. Microorganisms:

Bacteria: Help in decomposing organic matter and fixing nitrogen, making nutrients available to plants.
Fungi: Particularly mycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plant roots, enhancing water and nutrient uptake.

2. Soil Fauna:

Protozoa and Nematodes: Feed on bacteria and fungi, releasing nutrients in forms that plants can absorb.
Earthworms and Arthropods: Help in breaking down organic material and improving soil structure through burrowing.

3. Functions of Soil Organisms:

Decomposition of organic matter
Nutrient cycling (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus)
Soil structure development
Suppression of soil-borne diseases
Enhancing plant growth and health

Healthy soil biology supports sustainable agriculture and ecosystems by maintaining soil fertility, improving water retention, and promoting biodiversity. Understanding and managing soil biology is crucial for long-term soil productivity and environmental health.

~ NGA Geography