Potato, Po-tah-to ?? In the potato-growing hub of Idaho, Ladd Wahlen is raising his crop differently. Traditionally, farmers till their potato fields multiple times, then use fungicides, insecticides and synthetic fertilizers. Wahlen tills just once and plants companion crops—grown simultaneously with his potatoes—to build up soil biology that naturally protects them from disease. His practices are paying off: He spends less on fuel and chemicals and saves time in the field. “I think the biggest benefit is that it’s more profitable,” Wahlen says. “If we’re able to grow more natural systems, with less need for synthetic applications and less tillage, and maintain yield and quality, that benefits the bottom line.” Wahlen sells some of his tubers and uses the rest to make potato chips for his company, Roots. He’s teamed up with The Nature Conservancy on a 45-acre demonstration farm where he shares his techniques. “This is a better way,” says Brad Johnson, regenerative agriculture senior advisor for The Nature Conservancy. “We’re not using nearly as many fossil fuels, fewer synthetic fertilizers, and we’re allowing the soil to sequester carbon. And from a nutrient density standpoint, we can get a higher-quality food.” That means healthier soil, less erosion and more nutrient-dense potatoes. “And really good potato chips,” Johnson adds. ??: Stocksy
The Nature Conservancy
非盈利组织
Arlington，VA 793,487 位关注者
Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
关于我们
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. We're proud of what we've accomplished since our founding in 1951: The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. We have more than 1 million members and work in 81 countries and territories, using a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. Learn more about The Nature Conservancy at https://www.nature.org/aboutus.
- 网站
-
https://www.nature.org/
The Nature Conservancy的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 5,001-10,000 人
- 总部
- Arlington，VA
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1951
- 领域
- environment、natural resources、biodiversity、conservation、economics、sustainability、forestry、NGO、economics、corporate、social responsibility和non-profit
地点
The Nature Conservancy员工
动态
-
There's an app for that! We’ve rounded up a list of our favorite nature apps to help you connect with nature wherever you are: ?? ?? Want to ID an insect, plant, mammal or even fungi? Download Seek by iNaturalist! (Warning: this app is addicting) ?? Interested in doing all the above PLUS contributing to documenting biodiversity and connecting other nature lovers? You’ll love the iNaturalist app. ?? Are you a birder looking to up your birding game? Download Merlin and you’ll be able to identify every bird song and call you hear! ?? Last but not least you, try eBird as a companion app to Merlin if you’re a birder who loves listing and wants a social element. ?? Have you tried any of these apps? Any others we should download? You can read more about them on our blog: https://nature.ly/47Bgmqb Photos: Sujata Roy/TNC Photo Contest 2022; Matt Kane/TNC; Dave Weth/TNC Photo Contest 2023.
-
-
Speak up for oceans. Speak up for lands. Speak up for freshwater. Speak up for communities. Speak up for climate. Speak up for conservation. ?? Speak up for nature! Help decide our future this November (and beyond). Learn how here: https://nature.ly/3ZnVwsr
-
-
"When I received the news of my win, I was completely stunned. I couldn’t wait to share the excitement with my family. Their reactions were priceless, and seeing the pride and happiness in their eyes made the moment even more special." 19-year-old student and amateur wildlife photographer, Hanain Ayub, won a three-day trip to Loisaba Conservancy for his winning "People’s Choice" image in The Nature Conservancy in Africa's regional photo contest. With support from TNC and other partners, Loisaba Conservancy is a sanctuary for over 250 bird species and 50 species of mammals. Hanain and his dad were impressed and inspired by Loisaba’s “passion and care” for the area, demonstrated by the anti-poaching units, community engagement programs, sustainable land management, advanced monitoring systems, and more.? Click here to experience Hanain’s journey to Loisaba through his lens and words:?https://nature.ly/4gmq83v
-
-
-
-
-
+2
-
-
Modern agriculture has a profound impact on our environment, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Climate change exacerbates these issues, threatening agricultural productivity and stability. A recent review highlights that climate change could further reduce harvests, diminish fertilizer effectiveness, and accelerate damage from pests and soil erosion. This could lead to increased land clearing, habitat loss, and more intensive use of fertilizers and pesticides, further harming ecosystems. ?? Joseph Fargione, TNC’s Science Director for North America, emphasizes: “There is already ample reason to fight climate change, but this paper highlights an additional reason – it makes achieving sustainable agriculture more challenging. To feed a growing world, we need to increase agricultural yields without cutting down remaining rainforests or plowing up prairies. This means conserving soils, weathering droughts, and controlling pests – all of which will be harder in a warmer world with bigger storms, deeper droughts, and longer growing seasons for pests.” ???Hope on the horizon: The team emphasizes that approaches that promote soil health, such as cover crops, no-till farming, and crop diversification, can enhance the ability of agricultural soils to store carbon. In addition, agroforestry can diversify farmer revenue, provide shade for livestock, and serve as windbreaks while also sequestering carbon. More efficient fertilizer use can also reduce water pollution and emissions of nitrous oxide – a greenhouse gas 300 times more potent than CO2. To read more check out the full study https://nature.ly/3Ttke73 #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Agriculture #Innovation #Biodiversity
-
-
It’s Time. ? It’s time for progress. For innovation. For action. New York Climate Week kicks off Sept 25th under the “It’s Time” theme, bringing together business leaders, change-makers and civil society to drive climate action. The Nature Conservancy will be in attendance at NYCW – say hello if you see us. And learn more about our path to climate progress: https://nature.ly/3zfKxqh
-
-
?? ?La #COP16 está a la vuelta de la esquina! Desde el 21 de octubre hasta el 1 de noviembre, Cali, Colombia, será el epicentro global de la discusión sobre #biodiversidad y sostenibilidad. Esta nueva edición brinda una nueva oportunidad para revisar los avances, logros y metas encaminadas a un desarrollo global sostenible desde la firma del Marco Mundial de Biodiversidad Kunming-Montreal en 2022. Es por ello que la directora de The Nature Conservancy Colombia, Claudia Vasquez, nos ha compartido algunos de los temas que considera, serán los más relevantes durante esta cumbre. Desliza para conocerlos y únete a la conversación. Descubre más en https://nature.ly/3XofhO1
-
?? Frontline communities in arid cities are at the forefront of climate change impacts. Our new report explores how equitable expansion of tree canopy can mitigate extreme heat and improve quality of life. Learn about successful case studies and best practices for community engagement. #climateaction #naturebasedsolutions
-
Ever hear a Gulf toadfish? It sounds like a little horn. Snapping shrimp? They sound like crunching Rice Krispies, at least that's what University of Texas PhD candidate Philip Souza thinks. Souza is part of a team "eavesdropping" on recently restored oyster reefs in Texas' Copano Bay. They're trying to learn what a recovering reef sounds like and if passive acoustic monitoring is a viable way to check on how an ecosystem is doing. Meet Souza – and hear some of those critters – in a recent Q&A on our science blog Cool Green Science. https://nature.ly/3TmXaXc ??: Christina Marconi
-
-
More than 400 species of local and migratory birds call Colombia’s new Serranía de Manacacías National Park their home. The park, which TNC assisted in creating, protects 168,000 acres of wetland savannas that connect the Andes Mountains with the Orinoco and Amazon rivers. Read the full feature in the latest issue of Nature Conservancy magazine. ??: Federico Ríos Escobar/TNC https://nature.ly/4ehIzES
-
-
-
-
-
+3
-