Story of the Year: Nebraska retiree grows oranges with free heat


Winter temperatures in Alliance, Nebraska can drop to -20°F, but retired mailman Russ Finch grows oranges in his backyard greenhouse without paying for heat. Instead, he draws on the earth’s stable temperature (around 52 degrees in his region) to grow warm weather produce- citrus, figs, pomegranates – in the snow.

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Organic Sustainable Farming is the Future of Agriculture

“Very encouraging message. In this film, organic market gardeners Frank and Josje discuss the issues with the supermarket system and how Community Supported Agriculture fits into a new story for sustainable food growing.”

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The Future is Your Choice

What future will you choose?
What future will you choose?

I found this image somewhere on the Internet. It shows the stark contrast facing society today. Our day to day decisions affect the outcome. What future will you choose? The world in my opinion is getting crazier all the time so I opt for a better life close to nature, and small town living.

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