Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet.
In this episode, research intern Matt Styslinger introduces the GREEN Foundation which is working in Karnataka, India to preserve natural ecosystems and sustain rural livelihoods by teaching farmers the importance of agricultural biodiversity. Through village meetings, the foundation informs farmers about organic practices, such as creating fertilizer from organic waste, that are better for the environment and result in higher yields, at a lower cost, for farmers.
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