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    The Beginner Lessons form the foundation with a sound overview of the core concepts of food production.

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    What is a Food Desert?

    Gain insight into food deserts, the communities they impact, and how edible education may offer a solution.

    The Difference Between Rainwater and Tap Water

    Not all water is created equal especially when we're talking about the health and development of plants and people.

    Why Rain is Important

    Rain or the lack of an adequate supply can have profound effects on farming and the communities that rely on the harvest.

    Anatomy of a Seed

    It all begins with a seed and this article dives deep into the 5 primary parts of the seed that make it all possible.

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soil amendments

Soil Amendments and their Impact on pH

Dec 15 by Dave Creech 1 Comment

Not all soil is created equal. Many environmental factors can swing your soil’s pH out of balance one direction or the other. “pH” refers to potential hydrogen, or the hydrogen ion concentration of your soil. Using a scale from 1 to 14, it is a measurement of soil acidity. Neutral pH is 7.0. A soil …Read More about Soil Amendments and their Impact on pH

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Steader Letter #36: Childish enthusiasm

Mar 10 by Tim Miner 4 Comments

I turned 40 on Thursday.  Not much different than the 14,609 other days in my life (with notable exceptions like the birth of my children and my wedding day.  I love you honey!). Like a bad joke, my 40s started off with a chain of mishaps and odd events that would make one think that …Read More about Steader Letter #36: Childish enthusiasm

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