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Sun-Powered Harvests: How Solar Cuts a Small Farm’s Carbon Footprint in North Carolina
Gerard’s Green Garden in NC uses solar power for irrigation, cold storage, and tools, reducing carbon footprint and costs. Combined with rainwater harvesting and regenerative practices, it advances sustainable farming.

gerard mcleod
Apr 143 min read


Sun-Powered Farming in Greensboro: How Solar Energy Feeds Our Fields and Our Future
Greensboro farms use solar energy to cut costs, reduce carbon footprints, support irrigation, and maintain off-grid cold storage, promoting sustainable agriculture and community engagement through CSA and workshops.

gerard mcleod
Feb 243 min read


Why Rainwater Makes Farms Stronger: Simple Wins for Soil, Crops, and Community
Rainwater harvesting in North Carolina enhances soil health, boosts crop drought resilience, reduces water bills, and supports sustainable farming communities like Greensboro through simple, cost-effective systems.

gerard mcleod
Feb 73 min read
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