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A List of Actions Requested by Frontlines Farmers That We Can Do NOW

Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc. • 2020

Soul Fire Farm outlines and provides actionable steps for supporting racial justice in the food and farming systems. Their resource highlights the need for anti-racism training, advocacy for labor rights, and support for BIPOC-led initiatives to create a more equitable and just food system.

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Biochar for the Small Farm or Garden

Alex Gray

Biochar is a highly porous, carbon-rich material made from biomass through pyrolysis in a low-oxygen environment. It enhances soil health by improving water retention and nutrient availability and supporting microbial life while also acting as a method for carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change. Biochar can be tailored for specific soil needs and has numerous applications, such as in water filtration, composting, and livestock feed.

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