In a new report this week, organic farmers are leading the charge to spark a green revolution. The report finds over the long term, organically farmed soils emit 40 percent fewer greenhouse gases than non-organically-farmed soils. Also in the news, researchers found the persistence of antibiotic-resistant genetically modified, or GMO, genes in sewage sludge. Antibiotic-resistant genes that have been inserted into GMO food are able to withstand conventional wastewater treatments. Delaware Valley University’s Organic Farming Certificate Program provides a unique opportunity for students to earn 36 college credits plus a certificate in organic farming in just one year. The credits can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree in sustainable agriculture systems.
Special Report: Organic farmers are leading the charge to spark a green revolution
Over the long term, organically-farmed soils emit 40% fewer greenhouse gases than non-organically- farmed soils.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/specialreports/special-report-organic-farmers-are-leading-the-charge-to-spark-a-green-revolution-958533.html?fbclid=IwAR02lDAm36eaK0Lz8zWoRxwayKD3Nnixko346zgm_KfSViMgcKRRsRaPXKo#.Xa8ol-5S04A
Researchers find the persistence of antibiotic-resistant GMO genes in sewage sludge
Antibiotic-resistant genes that have been inserted into genetically modified food are able to withstand conventional wastewater treatments. The findings, contained in a research paper published recently in the journal, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, might point to a previously unknown way that bacteria may become resistant to life-saving antibiotics.
https://news.wsu.edu/2019/10/18/researchers-find-persistence-antibiotic-resistant-gmo-genes-sewage-sludge/?fbclid=IwAR2DaeB8cnLplKOEFxFr6b6BGpX5D8-xeGT-rTMEgpTAQvIpmUGi7WRj0KQ
Organic Farming Program Gives Students Freedom to Explore
Delaware Valley University’s Organic Farming Certificate Program provides a unique opportunity for students to earn 36 college credits plus a certificate in organic farming in just one year. The credits can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree in sustainable agriculture systems.
https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farm_life/education/organic-farming-program-gives-students-freedom-to-explore/article_fed308ed-5aa6-5fd2-8ce4-ccc08eda1940.html?fbclid=IwAR0V2aL_qcbv0Pd1xfFP2t_5ZlXBSOisFY5IrQeRS2q4if9FLaR87n2EGcI
