The movie Gasland describes the process of natural gas extraction by hydraulic fracturing, and the impact this can have on farmland and drinking water supplies. This is the issue that is looming before our farmers on the Daring Downs.
If you are impacted by mining/resource activities on your property, or if you have something to contribute to this issue, AgForce would like you to complete a survey so that they can compile details to be used as combined evidence when raising these issues with the government.
We all know that eating locally reduces your food miles and helps decrease your carbon footprint. By returning boxes and egg cartons to be used again, Food Connectors play their part every week.
Do you have any green tips that you can pass on to other subscribers? Or are you planning any special activities for World Environment Day (5th June) that you would like to share?
Just as the heavy use of antibiotics contributed to the rise of drug-resistant supergerms, American farmers’ near-ubiquitous use of the weed killer Roundup has led to the rapid growth of tenacious new superweeds.
Here’s some information that our farmers have sent through recently that they wanted us to pass on to you, our lovely subscribers. Add a comment below about any of the fruit and veg you have been receiving in the boxes recently and we will pass all the messages on to the farmers. It really makes their day to hear what you think about their crops!
