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Soil moisture monitoring: more important than you might think

Soil moisture monitoring: more important than you might think

Soil moisture monitoring: more important than you think

Soil moisture monitoring improves agriculture, both ecologically and economically. Then, I’ll examine some of soil moisture monitoring’s less widely known—yet still extremely important—use cases. Finally, to aid you in your soil moisture monitoring goals, I’ll also investigate several different options for soil moisture monitoring.

The California Almond Board once announced that it takes 1,100 gallons of water to produce just one pound of almonds. The outrage was largely understandable—while nutritious and tasty, growing almonds requires a jaw-dropping amount of water. Lost in the stats was another figure: Alfalfa uses more water per acre than almonds—and many other crops aren’t particularly efficient, either. 

Something was lost in all the almond-hype: the fact that almonds are merely one of hundreds of crops grown in the United States every year, crops that consume 118 billion gallons of water every day. So, while almonds are the poster child of water-guzzlers, it’s worth noting that they’re a child with a large extended family.

The California Almond Board once announced that it takes 1,100 gallons of water to produce just one pound of almonds. The outrage was largely understandable—while nutritious and tasty, growing almonds requires a jaw-dropping amount of water. Lost in the stats was another figure:

But, did you know that alfalfa uses more water per acre than almonds? Many other crops aren’t particularly efficient, either.

Sustainability Spotlight: Bellingham Public Schools Tackles Sustainability

Sustainability Spotlight: Bellingham Public Schools Tackles Sustainability

School districts have a compelling reason to reach for sustainability in their operations and curriculum. The energy their buildings and buses use, the food they serve, the water they consume, and the waste they generate puts schools at the fulcrum of what sustainability entails – reducing their environmental footprint and conserving resources. Additionally, their job…

Climate Change Impacts Seaports

Climate Change Impacts Seaports

Seaports are a vital part of the shipping industry, and they are already feeling the effects of climate change. The concern over climate change must be transformed into action. Climate planning should be budgeted for all ports and should include adaptation and mitigation. Climate change is here. Time is of the essence.

The win-win in agrivoltaics

The win-win in agrivoltaics

Image credit: Agrivoltaics: How Solar and Farmland can Fight Climate Change (solarreviews.com) Produce electricity and grow crops Did you know that there is a way to produce electricity and grow crops at the same time? It’s called agrivoltaics, and it can help farmers reduce their energy costs while still producing food. Check out this blog…

Sustainability Spotlight: Tony’s Coffee

Sustainability Spotlight: Tony’s Coffee

How did sustainability start for Tony’s? Our sustainability journey can be traced back to 2002, when we began sourcing Organic, Fair Trade, Shade Grown coffee. Since then, we moved to 100% green power, doubled our roasting efficiency, offset our roastery’s carbon footprint, and continue to support causes that we care about. Our commitment to sourcing…

Sustainability Spotlight: Aslan Brewing Company

Sustainability Spotlight: Aslan Brewing Company

Aslan Brewing Company, a member of Sustainable Connections, is based in Bellingham, WA and was founded in 2012. From the beginning, every decision the Aslan founders made was through the lens of sustainability. When Aslan opened its brewpub doors in May of 2014, team members focused on crafting world-class beer with local ingredients and low-impact…

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