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Agriculture
fromChicago Tribune
2 years ago

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

Illinois small farmers seek transformational investments in the next farm bill to reduce inequality, address racial injustice, boost climate resilience, and expand local nutritious food systems.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Country diary: On harvest open day, celebration, relief and flying gazebos | Anita Roy

The apps say heavy rain, but apps ain't always right, and farmers more than anyone are used to the whims of the weather gods. Rose and Ruth, the farm's chief growers, decide to keep calm and carry on. When I arrive, their optimism appears to have paid off. The clouds are low and grey, but it's not actually raining. I walk past the Caractacus Potts-style compost loo and along the grassy path between the veg beds where a scarecrow stands guard in a red jumper.
Agriculture
Environment
fromHigh Country News
4 months ago

What old growth forests have to do with your food - High Country News

Feeding everyone requires more efficient food production, better food choices, cultural and policy changes, and stronger local, lower-impact food systems.
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