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Sustainability

Wool pellets offer sustainable farming solution

Albert Wilde, a sixth-generation Utah sheep rancher, has developed a sustainable agricultural solution using waste wool. His innovation, wool pellets,... more »

New sustainability guides focus on workforce well-being

The American Floral Endowment's Sustainabloom program has released three guides aimed at promoting social sustainability within the floriculture indus... more »

Walters Gardens

Walters Gardens: Rooted in legacy

Walters Gardens began as a five-acre farm in Zeeland, Michigan which grew perennials for local suppliers. More than 75 years later, it has grown into ... more »

AFE launches $2.5 million fundraising campaign

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to support Sustainabloom, a sustainability program cre... more »

DOE announces $428M for clean energy projects

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $428 million in funding for 14 projects aimed at boosting clean energy manufacturing in 15 former coal c... more »

MSU researcher awarded $800K grant to study wood supply

Michigan State University has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to stu... more »