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Pythium Suppression with Vermicompost

he microbes found in vermicompost can help protect plants from disease. Using line animation and video microscopy, we describe how the plant pathogen, pythium aphanidermatum is unable to infect a germinating cucumber seed planted in a potting mix containing vermicompost.

The Worldwide Hydrologic Cycle Project

The WorldWide Hydrologic Cycle Project is a multi-language, cross-cultural project that encourages people to translate our two and a half minute film “The Hydrologic Cycle” into any language and any musical style.

Talking Story with Chris Hemmeter

Chris Hemmeter is credited for being the hotelman who brought Hyatt to Hawaii. In 1985, Hemmeter was named Entrepeneur of the Year by Cornell’s School of Business.

He describes his career,

Natural Rendering for Horses. Composting Horse Mortality

Static Pile Composting is pretty magical. The animal is enveloped in carbon-based material and left for months or years with no turning or work required. It’s a safe and environmentally sound solution, and can be done at any time of year, using the kind of equipment found on most farms. Here’s how.