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Gypsum - a Useful Agricultural Mineral: Gypsum, often called Plaster of Paris, is a naturally occurring mineral comprised of calcium ions (Ca 2+), sulfate ions (SO4 2-), and water molecules (H2O). Gypsum deposits form over time as calcium sulfate salts settle in seawater. Gypsum is very soft, and is used to define 2 on the MOS hardness scale. Deposits occur naturally all over the world, with the US being the largest producer of naturally mined gypsum. Gypsum can also be obtained as the byproduct of industrial processes. The two most common sources of man made gypsum comes from sulfur capture...

Source - Unsplash The Guide to Finding or Updating Eco-Friendly Rentals By Guest Author: Lisa Walker of Neighborhood Sprout   These days, people of all ages are starting to think a lot more about what they can do to save our planet and become more sustainable. The good thing is that there are many smaller things that you can do every day to make a big difference, and you can get a good start by finding a rental property that already has sustainable products installed or by making changes to become more energy-efficient. Here at Rocky Mountain BioAg, we love...