agroecology | 21 Acres

The Farm of the Future: How Small Scale Pastured Pigs Could Solve Shortages and the Environment

August 28, 2021 - Pasture-raised hogs face processing and distribution challenges even as they help with integrated farm management.

Climate Conversations Podcast

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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Heat Waves Are Related to Climate Change–Here’s How Climate Mitigation Can Help

July 3, 2021 - Extreme heat caused by climate change pose many dangers to people, wildlife, and agricultural crops. Carbon sequestration through regenerative practices is a solution.

A farmer at 21 Acres shovels compost and other soil amendments in the greenhouse.

Regenerative Agriculture

Farmland access is essential in a changing climate

June 15, 2021 - For many small-scale farmers using sustainable, regenerative, and agroecological practices, not being able to access farmland is a missed opportunity to address climate change while growing food.

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.

Regenerative Agriculture

Wetland conservation could help meet Biden’s 30×30 goals while sequestering carbon

April 29, 2021 - America’s wetlands have a major role to play in climate solutions.

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.