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In Search of Sustainable Spirits

Author Shanna Farrell wants more people to care about the agricultural aspects of whiskey, tequila,... (more)

Shelby Vittek
October 15, 2021
Wild Relatives of Important Food Crops Are Facing Extinction

Agriculture and pesticide use are to blame, a new study finds.

Shelby Vittek
September 8, 2021
What to Do With an Abundance of Peppers

We’ve reached that point in late summer when my pepper plants are producing more than... (more)

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August 19, 2021
An Ode to Heirloom Okra

Earlier this year, Chris Smith planted more than 100 varieties of okra on the farm... (more)

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August 15, 2021
Meet the Bartender-Botanist Showcasing Forgotten Ingredients

In his garden, Danny Childs tends to a host of different plants that he uses... (more)

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August 14, 2021
Botanists Identify New Carnivorous Plant

Beware of any delicate white wildflowers you see growing in a bog. They may look... (more)

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August 10, 2021
Armed to Urban Farm Looks to Help Veterans Grow

When De’Keither Stamps retired from the military after 12 years of service, he returned home... (more)

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August 7, 2021
California Farmers Struggle to Secure Wildfire Insurance Coverage

In 2019, Tawny Tesconi, executive director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, started hearing from... (more)

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August 2, 2021
10 Books about Food and Farming to Read This Summer

We Are What We Eat: A Slow Food Manifesto A longtime champion of the Slow... (more)

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July 24, 2021
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