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White Paper: Watermelon Cultivation in Iranian Baluchistan as “Water Export” — and Better Drought-Tolerant Alternatives

Posted on December 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Iran’s push to grow and market irrigated watermelons in Sistan & Baluchestan (Baluchistan) is frequently criticized because it converts scarce groundwater into a bulky, low-value, high-water commodity—effectively exporting “virtual water” out of a hyper-arid region. Analysts and researchers … Continue reading →

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The Watering Before Planting: A Theological Analysis of Genesis 2:5-6

Posted on June 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Yesterday, shortly before I left services, a friend of mine in my congregation asked a question about the interpretation of Genesis 2:5-6, especially wondering about the relationship of the existence of plants as well as water sources necessary to grow … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Advancing Family Farming with Solar-Powered Electric Tractors and Affordable Agricultural Robots

Posted on March 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The agricultural sector faces mounting pressures from climate change, rising fuel costs, and labor shortages. Family farmers, in particular, struggle to adopt modern technologies due to high upfront costs and limited resources. This white paper proposes a framework … Continue reading →

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Pondering Development Of The Four Corners Area At the Junction Of Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, and Hardee Counties

Posted on January 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

I’m not sure how unusual I am for musing about such topics, but I spend a significant amount of my limited free time pondering issues of development. Here is one such example of my musings: First, regarding the intersection point … Continue reading →

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