Recycling our newspapers, soda cans, water and soda bottles is second nature; composting is also trending, providing a productive use for coffee grounds, fruit cores, leaves, grass, etc. But did
New wastewater-treatment tech is cutting carbon emissions by converting our waste into garden-safe fertilizer — despite the ick factor. Let’s talk about gardening technology. Not some fancy gadget for monitoring
The Annual Virginia Ag Expo returns to Corbin Hall Farm on August 5, 2021. Situated on nearly 2,000 acres in Middlesex County, Corbin Hall Farm is a wealth of history
Title: How much soil carbon gets stored long-term after land application of biosolids? By Mike Badzmierowski, PhD (Dr. Mike Badzmierowski is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Plant and
The water and biosolids communities have been been looking forward to integrate organizational culture and water resource recovery to become a leader in sustainability. Specifically, wastewater treatment plants are transforming into water
Top-ranked Virginia Tech Soil Judging team lead by PhD student and soil scientist Jacqlyn Fiola was looking for a challenge this year with the normal competition paused by COVID-19. Active
Hosted by the Virginia Grain Producers Association and Virginia Tech at the Eastern Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Warsaw, the 2021 Virginia Grains Field Day presented a wide
Engaging with schools and members of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic has presented Loudoun Water with opportunities to fast forward its outreach efforts. Loudoun Water has taken advantage of
Today is Earth Day. It is a time for all citizens to evaluate our connection with the Earth. It’s a very special day for people like me, whose job is
The Council’s Code of Good Practice has been providing guiding principles to its members for more than a decade. The Code received a thorough review in 2020, which resulted in