Every day, agricultural products wind up on tables and counters in Brazilian kitchens and living rooms. There are fruits, vegetables and grains --of various colors and flavors. These foods come from countless farms scattered throughout Brazil. Family farms are the primary source of food that reaches the tables of Brazilian families, accounting for approximately 70 percent of … [Read more...] about Life on the farm: More than a food supplier
Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Four guiding principles to managing Natural Capital
Four guiding principles to managing Natural Capital for sustainability in Neotropical watersheds “Increased frequency of severe weather events”. This is a now familiar refrain from climate scientists, ecologist, and conservationists when speaking about the known impacts we can expect from climate change. What does this mean to those charged with making policies and managing … [Read more...] about Four guiding principles to managing Natural Capital
Four Natural Treasures in Latin America and the Caribbean that Need Your Help!
Hidden in the rainforests, deserts, and mountains of Latin America and the Caribbean lay the keys to reversing the impact of global climate change. The region claims the world’s largest single-source of oxygen, most diverse species of flora and fauna, and several Natural Wonders of the World that need our help. The next great challenge for our generation is to join together … [Read more...] about Four Natural Treasures in Latin America and the Caribbean that Need Your Help!
Making Biodiversity Part of Our Menu
Although the idea of living in a sustainable world is an appealing thought for most of us, it also presents us with difficult choices that directly affect our daily living. One of these very important lifestyle decisions is what we eat. In this blog post we discuss how food is linked to biodiversity, and as a result, how our food choices influence global biodiversity. Food … [Read more...] about Making Biodiversity Part of Our Menu
Why plant trees on a farm?
A famous Chinese proverb, often used in psychological advice literature to reassure people that it is never too late to start anything in life, goes like this: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.” I think that the proverb is most valid in its literal meaning however, and not just in your backyard but on your farm as well. If you … [Read more...] about Why plant trees on a farm?