Record #:

36589

Author(s):

Stepp, Lauren

Abstract:

Sharing genetic material with the Scutellata, the bees Sean Collingsworth keeps are the Italian and Carniolan varieties. His relatively harmless hive dwellers, supping on nectar untainted by pesticides, produce what he touted as honey high in quality because of its purity.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 6, June 2017, p92-93 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Beekeeping; Bees; Genetics; Honey; Pesticides--Environmental aspects; Pollination by insects; Beekeepers; Gardening; Horticulture; Sustainable agriculture; Sustainable Farming

Record #:

15951

Author(s):

Agnew, Nancy C.

Abstract:

Until recently, conventional agricultural production was never questioned. But environmentalists and family farm advocates have become concerned with quality of environment and community. Sustainable agriculture, studied under the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), is an alternative, organic, regenerative approach to agricultural output.

Source:

Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 20 Issue 1, 1995, p5-11, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Sustainable agriculture

Record #:

27323

Author(s):

Figart, Frances

Abstract:

To improve the sustainability of its farming methods, residents of Asheville are exploring the uses of aquaponics. The technique combines aquaculture which is fish farming and hydroponics which is growing plants in water. Aquaponics is a method which uses nutrient-rich water provided by fish and their waste to help grow plants which then recycle the clean water back to the fish. Aquaponics uses 90 percent less water than traditional soil farming and prevents the damaging of soil and waterways.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 6, June 2016, p104-105 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Agriculture--North Carolina; Hydroponics; Sustainable agriculture