Bill Gates and John Green – African Ag
Watch Bill Gates and John Green discuss agriculture around the world, and the opportunity to increase productivity and sustainable agriculture in third world nations such as Africa.
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Note: World population is complex. The United Nations says it is likely that our population reached eight billion in late 2022, but some algorithms from other credible sources like this counter have not reached eight billion yet.
Why Industrial Farms are Good for the Environment
Industrial farms are largely responsible for the move toward Precision Ag and new innovations that make farming as efficient and environmentally friendly as it is today.
Desertification and Cattle
Over 2/3 of our grasslands are subject to desertification says Allan Savory. He has devoted his life to studying desertification, and stopping it. Watch this video to discover how Allan proposes to green the world’s deserts and reverse climate change.
Largest Rooftop Farm
Check out this 7-month time lapse at Brooklyn Grange’s farm in NYC. It is 65,000 square feet in size, and currently the largest rooftop farm on the planet!
Vertical Gardening
Watch this video to learn about indoor vertical gardening. Would you put a vertical garden in your home?