Verge Permaculture Merges with 5th World to Enhance Sustainability Education and Regenerative Agriculture Solutions

Sep 05, 2023

Verge Permaculture, a leading provider of practical and useful educational courses for permaculture design and sustainability, has announced its merger with 5th World, a renowned consulting firm specializing in land regeneration, renewable energy greenhouse design, and construction, and regenerative agriculture discussions. The merger is expected to amplify their collective efforts to promote sustainable practices and regenerative agriculture solutions.

Verge Permaculture, now named 'Verge from 5th World' and founded by Rob and Michelle Avis, has been a pioneer in providing hands-on permaculture education to individuals seeking to create sustainable systems on their land, farm, or home. With a focus on practical application and regenerative practices, Verge Permaculture has empowered groups of students, farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, and engineers to design and implement resilient systems that promote ecological health and abundance.

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Video: Winter Canola Trial in Mississippi | Can It Work for Double Cropping? | Pioneer Agronomy

Can winter canola open new opportunities for growers in the Mid-South? In this agronomy update from Noxubee County, Mississippi, Pioneer agronomist Gus Eifling shares an early look at a first-year winter canola trial and what farmers are learning from the field.

Planted in late October on 30-inch rows, the crop is now entering the bloom stage and progressing quickly. In this video, we walk through current field conditions, fertility management, and how timing could make this crop a valuable option for double-cropping soybeans or cotton.

If harvest timing lines up with early May, growers may be able to transition directly into another crop during ideal planting windows. Ongoing field trials will help determine whether canola could become a viable rotational option for the region.

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How winter canola is performing in its first season in this Mississippi field

Why growers chose 30-inch rows for this trial

What the crop looks like as it moves from bolting into bloom

Fertility strategy, including nitrogen and sulfur applications

How canola harvest timing could enable double-cropping with soybeans or cotton

Upcoming trials comparing soybeans after canola vs. traditional planting

As more growers look for ways to maximize acres and diversify rotations, experiments like this help determine what new crops might fit into existing systems.