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The War on Breastfeeding, Tariff Tantrums and a Farm Bill Update: Your Summer Food Policy Roundup
Amid the scandal-plagued world that is Washington, D.C., we bring you five food policy stories that you might have missed this season.
Non-Profit Steps In as Stop-Gap to Keep SNAP in Farmers Markets (For Now)
NAFMNP is funding 30 extra days to (hopefully) figure out a long-term solution.
How to Grow Edible Bamboo Shoots
These graceful, overlooked plants are one of the world’s most beautiful crops – and harvesting the shoots is one way to keep them at bay.
10 Edible Weeds Likely Growing in Your Yard
Many of the so-called “weeds” in your garden might actually be totally safe – and tasty! – to eat.
A Rash of New Food Outbreaks, And A Possible Solution
Explosive diarrhea is never good.
Growing and Caring for Organic Strawberries
Get your strawberry plants well-established this summer and be rewarded with delicious fruit for the next three or four years.
Tens of Thousands of People Are About to Lose the Ability to Buy Fresh Food at Farmers Markets
I know we’re saying a lot these days, but for real: this is infuriating and insane.
You Care Where Your Food Comes From. Why Not Your Pot?
As cannabis gains legal standing, efforts to make sure it’s grown sustainably and ethically are ramping up.
So, You Want to Be a Hemp Farmer?
Hemp is often touted as a super-crop with myriad uses. So what does it take to grow it? Here’s an overview.
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