Humphrey Malone
Writer, Author, Horticulturist, Agricultural historian
Sustainable Agriculture, Seed Sovereignty, Environmental Conservation, Community Agriculture, Agroecology, Agricultural Practices, Herbal Medicine
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Reviving Ancient Grains in Sicily: A Victory Against Multinationals
CONTINUE READING: Reviving Ancient Grains in Sicily: A Victory Against MultinationalsRediscovering Sicily’s Ancient Wheat Varieties Giuseppe Li Rosi, a dedicated Sicilian farmer, has successfully transformed 100 hectares of his family’s land by growing traditional local wheat varieties. Faced with the pressures of international agricultural markets dominated by French and Canadian wheat, Li Rosi and other local farmers have found an alternative path that preserves both…
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“Land is Medicine”: How Indigenous Practices Influence Modern Healing
CONTINUE READING: “Land is Medicine”: How Indigenous Practices Influence Modern HealingThe Overlooked Origins of Modern Medicine As the world recovers from various global health crises, advancements in medicine continue to shape our well-being and healthcare systems. Yet, the profound influence of Native American practices on the development of modern medicine often remains unnoticed. For centuries, Indigenous cultures have held a deep respect for nature, using…
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Cultivating Change: How a Lebanese Seed Farm is Revolutionizing Agroecology
CONTINUE READING: Cultivating Change: How a Lebanese Seed Farm is Revolutionizing AgroecologyA New Approach to Farming in Lebanon In the fertile lands of Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, Buzuruna Juzuruna (BuJu) is reshaping the future of farming. This unique organic seed farm is part of a growing agroecological movement in Lebanon, aiming to empower farmers through seed sharing, communal education, and sustainable practices. Despite Lebanon’s location in the…
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Honoring Black Heritage at Black Seeds Urban Farm
CONTINUE READING: Honoring Black Heritage at Black Seeds Urban FarmA Celebration of Culture and Community Black Seeds Urban Farm, nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, marks Black History Month as a period of celebration, education, and remembrance. Founded by Bobby and Derravia Rich, the farm aims to offer fresh, organic produce to neighborhoods with limited access to nutritious food, while also honoring the…
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Concordia College Introduces First Indigenous Medicinal Herb Garden
CONTINUE READING: Concordia College Introduces First Indigenous Medicinal Herb GardenA Community Effort in Healing and Unity Introduction to the Cornucopia Garden On a hot mid-summer afternoon, Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, expanded its Cornucopia garden with the introduction of an Indigenous medicinal herb garden, marking a significant milestone for the institution. This garden, surrounded by wildflowers and the soothing sounds of wind chimes, is…
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Can Agriculture Overcome Its Plastic Dependency?
CONTINUE READING: Can Agriculture Overcome Its Plastic Dependency?The Ubiquity of Plastics in Modern Agriculture Plastic has become an integral part of contemporary farming, enhancing productivity through various applications. Black polyethylene mulch film is laid around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and farmers frequently utilize plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic products can increase yields by…