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Organic strawberries win bragging rights in two-year study

WATSONVILLE — If you want a better berry, go organic, a new strawberry study says. What's more, organic strawberry growers produce more healthful soil, according to the two-year study of 26 fields in the Watsonville area.

Organic berries better, researcher says: Two-year study looked at Watsonville strawberry harvests

WATSONVILLE -- If you want a better berry, go organic, a new strawberry study says. What's more, organic strawberry growers produce healthier soil, according to the two-year study of 26 fields in the Watsonville area.

Right dishes solve food 'issues'

Once upon a time when the clock struck six, mom and dad sat down at the dinner table with their brood of children. It was time for a home-cooked dinner. This was when everyone shared the highlights of their day, solved a few of the world's problems and had an extra minute to savor the hot-out-of-the-oven cookies for dessert.

Newsweek: Tasmania reinvents itself as tourist haven

Until recently, there wasn’t much to find in Tasmania beyond an awe-inspiring coastal landscape. But over the past year, this former site of infamous penal colonies has evolved into a shining port of call. And the new Tasmania is more than just another set of five-star hotels; it’s the perfect blend of luxury and down-to-earth practicality.

EARTH University Foundation Announces Recipients of Pillars of EARTH: Sustainable Leadership Awards

Following a two month nominations process, EARTH University Foundation has announced the recipients of its Sustainable Leadership Awards. The four awardees will be recognized in the Pillars of EARTH: Sustainable Leadership Awards event on October 14th from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Hotel Palomar in Atlanta, Georgia.