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Regenerative Ag: A Primer

October 5, 2021 - Not all regenerative practices are created equal. Here's all you need to know about regenerative agriculture and the practices we use on the 21 Acres farm.

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This episode of the Climate Conversations podcast talks about cover cropping as a climate resilient farm practice.
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21 Acres Launches Climate Conversations Podcast

August 16, 2021 - In our inaugural episode of the Climate Conversations podcast, we talk to Anthony Reyes about why we “live and die by the cover crop” at the 21 Acres farm.

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Wildflowers on the 21 Acres green campus help support biodiversity.
Regenerative Agriculture
Rewilding the Green Building Berm

June 12, 2021 - For ecosystems, greater biodiversity means greater resilience to changing climate factors. We're rewilding our built environment with this wildflower meadow to support pollinators.

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Left to right: Landon Harsch, Angelica Lucchetto, and Jess Chandler. They began this project earlier this winter during snow.
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Mushroom Experiments: Supporting the Farm Ecosystem

March 9, 2021 - Fungi play many vital roles in all of Earth’s ecosystems. These mushroom experiments on the farm explore decomposition, nutrient fixing, and more.

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On a virtual building tour of the 21 Acres living roof, Barry Febos explains how local carbon credits can help with climate change and polluted urban areas.
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Local Progress in Carbon Offsets Proves Hopeful for Climate Action

March 5, 2021 - Pierce County is the first in the country to offer carbon offsets for urban reforestation. Here's why that's a big deal.

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Happy World Wetland Day! How is the 21 Acres wetland weathering recent rains?

February 4, 2021 - February 2 is World Wetland Day. These vital ecosystems are essential for nature, farming, and climate change solutions.

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What is Agroecology? What Does It Mean to Us at 21 Acres?

November 5, 2020 - Agroecology is a core philosophy behind how we interact with the food system, with each other, and with our land.

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Boosting the Soil with Cover Crops This Fall

November 3, 2020 - These reed canary experiments are challenging, labor intensive, and essential for the integrity of our farm and climate.

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Eradicating Reed Canary: Restoration Experiments on the Farm

October 28, 2020 - These reed canary experiments are challenging, labor intensive, and essential for the integrity of our farm and climate.

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