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Story Archives of 'Farming'Vermont Farmer, Stoic SurvivorBy Jenny Attiyeh on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.
The Future of Farming in Vermont - on ThoughtCast from thoughtcast on Vimeo. (photo by Jenny Attiyeh) Redesign Your Farmers' MarketBy Avishay Artsy on Friday, August 28, 2009.The good folks at GOOD Magazine have a contest to redesign your local farmer's market, and they've just put out three entries from the bumper crop of submissions they've received. Plastics Are A Growing Waste Problem For FarmersBy Amy Quinton on Friday, August 28, 2009.Contrary to our bucolic visions of farms in New Hampshire surrounded by natural beauty…farms and nurseries use thousands of pounds of plastic every year. The Future of FarmingBy Virginia Prescott on Monday, August 24, 2009.![]() The world population is steadily growing. Projections say that by 2050 there will be nine billion people on earth, requiring twice as much food from fewer arable acres. Science writer Hilary Rosner put together a list of eight high-tech solutions for feeding the planet. Some of the ideas include farming the desert, creating better soil sensors, and growing genetically-modified "super rice." The list is featured in Popular Science, and she joins us for our "next green thing" series. Popular Science: The Future of Farming: Eight Solutions For a Hungry World (Photo by Powerhouse Museum) Late Blight Has Come Earlier Than EverBy Rick Ganley on Wednesday, August 19, 2009.The word blight might make you think of the Great Irish Potato Famine of the 19th century. But it’s still with us today. And in fact it’s still causing problems for home and commercial growers alike. So called Late Blight has appeared earlier and become more widespread this season. Cheryl Smith is the plant health specialist with the University of New Hampshire. She explains why this was the earliest appearance on record of Late Blight in New Hampshire. StoryCorps: David JohnBy Andrew Parrella on Sunday, August 16, 2009.David remembers the years he spent on his Aunt Sophie's farm in Massachusetts. Unconventional FarmingBy Virginia Prescott on Thursday, August 13, 2009.
People there shared stories of a time, not 30 years ago, when hundreds of families lived steady lives off the land until they were told to "get big or get out". It's not a new story. What is new is America's food revolution - an increasing demand for pure, healthy foods produced on a human scale. Behind that demand are farmers and ranchers like Virgil Trujillo, who tends cattle by tending the land, Harry Lewis, who resisted pressure to expand his small dairy herd, and the Podoll family, whose neighbors scorn them for growing organic wheat. These farmers are profiled in Deeply Rooted: Unconventional Farmers in the Age of Agribusiness, by journalist and photographer Lisa Hamilton. She joined us from San Francisco to share some stories of the people behind a food system dominated by machinery for an installment of our Next Green Thing series. Watch a slideshow of Lisa's experiences at American farms Read a review of Deeply Rooted at Chasing Ray (Photo courtesy of Lisa Hamilton) Inner City Teens Take On Business WorldBy Jasmyn Belcher on Tuesday, August 11, 2009.
Mini Cows, Big Environmental BenefitsBy Virginia Prescott on Wednesday, July 8, 2009.![]() Always dreamed of a quiet life on the range, with rolling pasture and grazing cows as far as the eye can see? Well, if a small plot is all you’ve got, mini cows may be just what you are looking for. A little taller than a German Shepherd, these cute bovines are more than just a pint size alternative. Many ranchers see them as an efficient, sustainable source of meat and milk. Minis produce proportionally more beef than their full-size cousins, are gentler on the land and emit less methane. They also cost less to maintain and are popular with kids and seniors. Joining us from the Happy Mountain Miniature Cow Farm in Covington, Washington is Richard Gradwohl. He's a mini cow breeder and author of The Beginner’s Guide to Miniature Cattle. Los Angeles Times: Farms downsize with miniature cows Times Online: Pint-size cows big in America as healthier, greener lifestyle beckons Weather May Cause Farmers to Lose CropsBy Amy Quinton on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.If you think you’re tired of all the rain, imagine what the state’s farmers are going through. The constant rain, the lack of sun, and the cooler than average temperatures, are causing crop losses for some growers. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. |
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