You have all seen them: driving down the road, you catch a glimpse of the short black fabric fencing, the straw netting blankets, and rock rip-rap installed along highways and other construction sites. Well, if you ever wondered what the purpose of these things are, then keep reading.

Samuel Lundberg, an Eastside Connections 8th grader, is taking over the ‘Trees Across Berrien County’ project for his brother.

Making simple changes like rotational grazing and no-till farming, we can improve soil health

The World Beneath Our Feet: Soil Health and Agricultural Resilience   Healthy soil does more than just grow crops—it’s a key player in...