Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He

Fred Kirschenmann, a distinguished leader in sustainable agriculture and an organic farmer, concluded his reflections on agriculture's future at the Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon. He began by addressing the "third elephant in the room": climate change.

Kirschenmann emphasized that climate change is already impacting regions worldwide, citing examples like Australia, China, and California. His insights underscore the urgent need to confront this global challenge within agricultural practices.

Announcing the Anniversary Edition of Fred L. Miller's "How to Calm Down Even if You're Absolutely, Totally Nuts." The title reflects today's increasing difficulty in finding calm. Miller, an

Announcing the Anniversary Edition of Fred L. Miller's "How to Calm Down Even if You're Absolutely, Totally Nuts." The title reflects today's increasing difficulty in finding calm. Miller, an author and teacher, developed his methods after 25 years in demanding television production and advertising, experiences that nearly drove him "nuts."

Read the first chapter here or purchase the book on Amazon here.

Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, asserts that organic farming doesn't automatically equate to sustainability. He advocates for a shift

Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, asserts that organic farming doesn't automatically equate to sustainability. He advocates for a shift from a "steady state" to "resiliency," noting that "greening up" isn't enough.

Kirschenmann, a third-generation organic farmer and long-time leader, highlights the unsustainable depletion of finite energy (hydrocarbons) and water resources. He warns that technology alone cannot provide substitute solutions. This insight stems from his talk at the Organicology conference.