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If egg prices are getting too high for your budget, it might be time to invest in some backyard birds.
Raising birds can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. We have a guide that will walk you through how to choose the exact breed for your backyard. ow.ly/c67L50V6TfU
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Since opening up shop, Marcy and Geoff Larson have established Alaskan Brewing as a respected leader of the American craft beer industry. And they are doing it all while making some of the most environmentally friendly beer on the planet. Learn more: ow.ly/uQNC50TQmz4
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In Washington State, a unique zoning ordinance will lead to an “agrivillage."
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Was that steak you devoured mooing "got milk" before it reached your plate? We delve into the rise of dairy beef and what it means for your plate.
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The U.S. doesn't grow enough food to feed its citizens anymore -- but we could.
From our friends at @FarmAction, this op-ed posits that the upcoming Farm Bill needs to shift priorities, to ensure that the American food system is strong and sustainable. ow.ly/Cf6x50UVUrH
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For sheep that are raised as meat, shearing is still a regular part of their upkeep, but the wool often isn’t used for anything. Meet the innovators putting "waste wool" to good use: ow.ly/560m50TUSyu
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From our friends @highcountrynews, we're sharing a deep dive into prairie dogs. The little critters can cause trouble, but some folks are racing to save them.
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Could a new generation of solar panels allow us to utilize the full spectrum of light to harvest energy and food together? Researchers think so. ow.ly/EmCt50TVUip
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After 32 years as an assistant paralegal, Tracye Beer launched a new career—as an agricultural drone pilot. Check out our article on agricultural drones to learn about how drones are promising farmers greater sustainability and autonomy: ow.ly/2xHH50UKtkM
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Readers this year couldn't get enough of innovative ranchers, plastic in gardens, and examining factory farms. Revisit our Top 10 Farming Redefined stories here.
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Readers were fascinated this year with stories on butter avocados, microgreens, and what it means to eat meat today. Revisit our Top 10 Food Equity stories here.
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This year, readers connected with stories on cutting food waste, the truth about biogas, and dealing with plastic. Check out our Top 10 Conscious Consumption stories now.
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Over 2024, we profiled dozens of people who are making changes in their local food systems. Here are the 12 most popular profiles from the year, featuring changemakers fighting for food equity and cleaner supply chains.
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From our friends at @Grist, we're sharing this deep dive into farm workers who have had to start working at night to avoid dangerously high temperatures, and what this new shift means. ow.ly/htQC50UuyLc
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From our friends at @ambrookag, we bring you this story which examines a crucial question for modern farmers: can we fertilize our fields with pee? ow.ly/sjj750UqWsE
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Across America, food animal vets are in short supply. This steady decline threatens the entire food system. Can it be reversed?
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US officials look to add monarch butterflies to the endangered species list. The butterflies rely on milkweed during their migration, but the plant is often seen as an unwelcome weed - and its removal has been a factor in the declining number of monarchs. ow.ly/6XcB50TWwOv
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Looking for holiday gifts fresh from the farm? Check out our gift guide to find presents that directly support local farmers.
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🦞 Maine’s lobster industry is tough, but these women are tougher. With early mornings, heavy traps, and a love for the sea, they’re proving that resilience knows no gender. ow.ly/jZ9w50TVVVC #ModernFarmer
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🌾 What does it take to build a profitable small farm? From multi-location plots to YouTube stardom, discover how farmers are blending tradition with modern methods to create sustainable livelihoods. modernfarmer.com/2024/11/the…
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