By Ice Age Farmer Brutal cold temperatures damaged wheat in the main production area of China — enough to send locals scurrying into stores to start hoarding supplies! But as they prepare for more crop losses in this deep Solar Minimum, we in the West…
By Amanda Froelich There are many reasons why we love our gardens. They provide us with peace, happiness, and tranquility as we relax on a lazy Sunday with our own little slice of nature. They provide us with space to grow our own veggies, fruits,…
Researchers from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan have proven it is possible to create nitrogen-rich fertilizer by combining the solid and liquid components of human waste. The discovery, published recently in…
Most of us view vacuuming as a rather mundane chore. Sure, you need to get the crumbs and pet hair off the floor, but as it turns out, vacuuming is a surprisingly intense workout. That being said, you’ll only get the maximum benefits from vacuuming,…
By Ice Age Farmer The EU’s “Farm to Fork” strategy was unveiled this week, describing the necessary shift in people’s diets to insects as protein and away from meat/dairy. The EU promises to apply prohibitively high luxury taxes to meat and dairy, and has allocated…
Revolutionary ‘green’ types of bricks and construction materials could be made from recycled PVC, waste plant fibres or sand with the help of a remarkable new kind of rubber polymer discovered by Australian scientists. The rubber polymer, itself made from sulfur and canola oil, can…
By Ice Age Farmer A “SOLAR LOCKDOWN” has been announced across media outlets, and Forbes even declares we should fear! But why? And what is a Grand Solar Minimum anyway? Christian breaks down how the script is now in play for food shortages and offers…
When it comes to future food production, the combined farming of fish and vegetables through aquaponics is currently a hotly debated topic. But how realistic is the idea? Publicly available data and analysis on the economic feasibility of professional aquaponics are at present very limited….
By Anthony McLennan If you love plants, and the ocean, then you may want to consider getting yourself a Crested Senecio Vitalis; a succulent plant more commonly known as a Mermaid’s Tail. There’s certainly something unique about them. And depending on your own perspective, these…
By Ice Age Farmer Wendy’s has stopped serving burgers. Kroger and Costco are limiting meat purchases. How long will this last? Will other food be affected? Christian, the Ice Age Farmer, breaks down the forces at work to make the meat shortages permanent, and details…
By Jennifer Atkinson The coronavirus pandemic has set off a global gardening boom. In the early days of lockdown, seed suppliers were depleted of inventory and reported “unprecedented” demand. Within the U.S., the trend has been compared to World War II victory gardening, when Americans grew food at home to support the war…
By Sara Tipton Adding herbs to the garden is a great way to bring more sustainability to your yard. What I love most about herbs is they are not finicky about watering needs. In fact, many herb varieties love drier areas of the garden and…
Trees, shrubs and woody vines are among the top food sources for honey bees in urban environments, according to an international team of researchers. By using honey bees housed in rooftop apiaries in Philadelphia, the researchers identified the plant species from which the honey bees…
The surge in cannabidiol (CBD) popularity means more farmers are growing non-intoxicating strains of cannabis, or hemp, for CBD production. This new market has led to commercial genetic tests for early determination of hemp plant sex. However, a new study has found that these tests…
By Danielle McCarthy, Queen’s University Belfast Over the last month there has been a dramatic transformation in our access to and the availability of food – along with where we eat and with who. At the same time, personal, family and societal health has never…
In recent decades, alternative food supply movements have arisen. These are based on greater society involvement in coordinating and making decisions regarding food. These short food supply chains translate into producer markets, food co-ops and consumer groups in which a group of people organizes with…
By Ice Age Farmer Our food production is being systematically dismantled in a controlled demolition of the life support system of civilization. Smithfield warns of meat shortages after closing their Sioux Falls plant indefinitely, offlining 7+% of USA hog production capacity. NOW is the time…
By Tess Pennington Dandelions are popping up in yards across America; and while some believe this to be an invasive weed, it is a powerhouse in the homesteading world. The dandelion is a perennial, and it contains a wealth of vitamins and nutrients, as well…
By Ice Age Farmer Leaked DHS/FEMA document reveals timeline for food shortages in the US — measured in days to weeks. The Chinese have started panic buying rice and cooking oils, having lost all faith in the lies from the state. Please share this absolutely…
By MI Gardener Food is important, but during these trying times food can be even more important. If you are looking to grow all the food your family needs for a year, here is a complete list of each type of vegetable and how many…
