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Paul Shapiro, Humane Society VP, Discusses His New Book, “Clean Meat”
A new book by Paul Shapiro explores the fascinating world of lab-grown meat.
USDA Signals It Will Allow Tighter Requirements for Food Stamps
Republicans in the government are attempting to make those whose lives are hard even harder.
How to Grow a Winter Kitchen Garden
Winter is a time of snowstorms, movie nights by the fire, and…fresh, homemade salsa? At least, it can be for those willing to give indoor vegetable gardening a shot. With a little gear and know-how, a wide variety of fresh produce can be successfully grown throughout the winter.
Amazon Has a Patent For a “Garden Service” That Would Help You Grow Food
A new Amazon.com patent may mean you may not be able to avoid the massive online retailer even in your garden.
Fish Are Fed With Booze Waste at this Distillery/Winery/Brewery/Fishery On the Shores of Lake Erie
A first-of-its-kind experiment meshes aquaculture with alco-culture. (That last one isn’t a real word, but you get it.)
Young Farmers Share Their Biggest Concerns in a New Survey from the NYFC
We need young farmers more than ever. But we’re not making life easy for them.
Poultry Aren’t Listed Under the Humane Slaughter Rule. Why?
The Humane Methods of Slaughter Act specifically mentions cows, pigs, horses, pigs, mules, and sheep. Chickens, turkeys, and ducks, however, are omitted.
Christmas Trees Are More Expensive This Year Because of The Great Recession
The cause of the shortage? Let your mind drift back to 2008.
