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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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Healthy Cooking Classes
Recipes
Featured Recipe: Cheers for Peers, Roasted Turnips with Honey Curry Vinaigrette

October 2, 2020 - If you’re inspired to try Caroline’s all-local, easy and very tasty roasted hakurei turnips, here’s the recipe:

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Regenerative Agriculture
Fall Planting in the Pollinator Garden for BEEvesting

September 25, 2020 - Planning and planting the pollinator garden.

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Seeds of Equity in the Green Building Movement

September 16, 2020 - These green housing programs are making green buildings affordable for Seattle and beyond.

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Tips for Dealing with Smoky Environments with Dr. Sarah Sue Myers

September 12, 2020 - Here are a few tips for you all in these smoky and stressful times.

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How Hard Is It to Go Plastic-Free for a Month?

September 9, 2020 - 21 Acres staff weigh in on the Plastic-Free July Ecochallenge

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Why I’m Shopping for Zero Carbon Locally by Barry Febos, Energy Manager & Educator

September 2, 2020 - Barry talks favorite carbon offsets and local renewable economy.

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Do you have to give up your burger? Unpacking sustainable & local meat impacts on climate change

August 20, 2020 - What if we didn’t have to stop eating meat to save the planet? Many studies have shown that in order to drastically reduce carbon emissions, Americans need to switch to plant-based diets (often with a tongue-in-cheek comment about cow farts). Does that mean we should all stop eating meat?

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Raising Sustainable Pork: Why Pastured Pigs?

August 7, 2020 - This passion has led me to an opportunity to produce a pilot project for a small farm enterprise: raising four feeder pigs on pasture, and providing local, ethically- and sustainably-produced, pasture-raised pork for my community.

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