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Mike Straumietis Teaches Kids to Appreciate Agriculture

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   kids.lovetoknow.com Mike Straumietis on Educating the Youth About Farming Parents play a significant role in instilling principles their children will carry for the rest of their lives. It's integral for parents and parent figures to instill love and appreciation for farming and agriculture in kids. When individuals learn about the importance of farming at a young age, they will grow to admire the industry and its hard workers. Educational Trips There's no substitute for hands-on learning, shares Mike Straumietis. When teaching kids about farming, try to take them to a local farm to get a good feel of being on a farm and how to appreciate it. Many farms are dedicated to educating children on the importance and aspects of farming. These organizations allow young children to assist in the daily task at the farms. An exceptional educational experience will fuel a child's knowledge and appreciation for farming. Farmers' Market Runs Try bringing your children to a loc...

Mike Straumietis Explores the Pros and Cons of Fertigation

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growingproduce.com  Fertigation is a boon to the agricultural sector for many reasons. However, the waste-reducing system has pros and cons that Mike Straumietis discusses in this post. Fertigation's Advantages and Disadvantages, as Explained by Mike Straumietis Fertilizers are an essential component in any agricultural endeavor. However, the conventional methods of applying fertilizers tend to produce a lot of waste. In addition, the run-off water associated with these procedures can negatively impact the environment. For these reasons, Mike Straumietis of Advanced Nutrients advocates for fertigation, a precision-oriented method of nutrient application. In fertigation, fertilizers are fed to the plants by injecting the nutrients through the irrigation system. While fertigation has several benefits, it also comes with a few drawbacks. The pros and cons of fertigation are explored below. Pros • Fertigation uses fewer amounts of fertilizers. This benefit is quite timely because far...

Mike Straumietis on Hydroponics Growth

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 Mike Straumietis of Advanced Nutrients looks at the growth of hydroponics around the world. Mike Straumietis on Why Hydroponics Continues to Thrive According to Mike Straumietis, Founder and CEO of Advanced Nutrients, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the practice of hydroponic farming had already expanded across urban areas. And the momentum has not stopped, despite the pandemic's effects worldwide. Currently, hydroponic farming is seeing tremendous growth because of the total control of vertical farms. These farms control everything from seeds to stores and provide consumers with information and details regarding their food sources and how it's produced. Fortifying food production and distribution systems have become one of the priorities for the future. This has led to an increase in the long-term need for hydroponic farms. freshwatersystems.com The formulation and development of alternate growing systems such as hydroponics is expected to play a huge role in food...