Veganic Agriculture Network

Promoting plant-based farming and gardening throughout North America

Most recent articles


Most recent articles


BioIntensive

Monday 3 March 2008
Gardener and researcher John Jeavons asked the question, “What is the optimum way to grow enough food for one person on the smallest amount of land possible in a way that is self-fertile and ecologically sustainable in the long term?” After decades of research and testing, he developed the (...)


It’s started!

Friday 29 February 2008
We are in the process of launching a new network, the Veganic Agriculture Network, to promote plant-based farming in North America. During the next few weeks and months, we will be making significant updates to the website, including profiles of veganic farms in North America, and information (...)


Our mission

Wednesday 27 February 2008

The Veganic Agriculture Network is a new movement in North America to promote the production of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and cereals without the use of artificial substances nor the use of animal products. We promote sustainable, low-impact, plant-based farming and gardening.



Protecting the environment

Monday 25 February 2008

A report by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation concludes that the world’s livestock industry generates 18% of greenhouse gas emissions, which is even more than the transportation sector. The use of animals in agriculture, as a whole, also leads to water contamination, topsoil loss, and decreased biodiversity. Veganic agriculture uses animal-free techniques, greatly reducing CO2 emissions and environmental contaminants.



Protecting animals

Monday 25 February 2008

While many organic farms use animals products like manure and blood meal as fertilizers, veganic farms do not include any animal products in their growing practices. For those who are concerned about animal protection, choosing veganic food is one more way to express this ethic.



Growing Green - Organic Techniques for a Sustainable Future

HALL, Jenny and Iain TOLHURST
Monday 25 February 2008
The complete guide to animal-free organic gardening and farming.


Introduction to veganics

Monday 25 February 2008
Veganic agriculture is an approach to growing food that encompasses a respect for animals, the environment, and human health. Also known as "stockfree" "vegan organic" and "plant-based," this is a form of agriculture that goes further than organic standards, by eliminating the use of products (...)


History

Wednesday 20 February 2008
In 2004, Stéphane Groleau travelled for 9 months to learn about the veganic agriculture movement in Europe. In the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and France, he visited and worked at many veganic farms, gardens, and ecovillages. During this time, he became involved in the Vegan Organic (...)


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