Plant Hardiness Zones
How is a regions hardiness zone determined?
the hardiness zone is determined by looking at the average low temperatures in the region and consulting climate scientist and horticulturist.
What are the 2 major exports from the Amazon that are driving deforestation?
Soy and Beef
Name 2 of the Regenerative Principles
Nurture relationships within and across ecosystems.
Prioritize soil health
Reduce Reliance on Synthetic input
Nurture communities and reimagine economics
What is summer shade?
Along with a summer breeze, this is used to maximize energy efficiency in a temperate region during the summer time
Who in the group is principle at a school?
Kenton
What causes changes in plant hardiness zones?
climate change, changes in land uses, advancement in technology.
What area of the US weather is directly affected by the Amazon?
California/West Coast
Who coined the name organic in the sense of healthy soil= healthy food = healthy people
Rodale
What is 25% energy savings?
According to energy.gov, this is percentage that could be saved from purposeful landscaping
What two members has a love for turtles ?
Raquel and Emily
How is a regions hardiness zone determined?
climate change, changes in land uses, advancement in technology.
What’s one company that directly profits from deforestation in the amazon?
Cargill, Walmart, McDonalds, Starbucks, IKEA, etc.
What is the number one priority in regenerative organic agriculture?
soil health
What is max windbreaks?
In a temperate region, this and maximizing the winter sun can save the most energy
What member of the group teaches at a school centered around Ag
Kathy