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Q&A: A New Book Tells the Story of Food, From the Civil Rights Movement to Now
“Food Power Politics” shows how food was used both as a weapon against and a shield for Mississippi’s Black communities during the 1960s, and how these forces are still at work today.
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Sexual Violence Is a Pervasive Threat for Female Farm Workers. Here’s How the U.S. Could Reduce Their Risk
More than three-quarters of female farm workers have experienced sexual harassment at work. U.S. lawmakers can and should do more to protect them, say researchers.
Colorado River Drought Behind Rural-Urban Tensions in the Centennial State
Interstate negotiations on the Colorado River water allotments have added to tensions around the state’s limited water resources.
Wells Are Running Dry in Rural Communities of Color. Is a Fix in Sight?
Many rural communities of color lack access to safe drinking water. This year’s Farm Bill could finally change this.
A Classroom in the Vineyard
Students at Walla Walla Community College in rural Washington learn how to support the valley’s wine-making economy. And they’re doing it straight from the grapevine.
Agrovoltaics Offer Dual Use on Land Used for Solar Energy Development
Developing solar projects that allow for agricultural use under the photovoltaic panels could answer concerns about the loss of usable land in the service of renewable energy.
The World’s Small Farms Need More Support to Confront Climate Change
Small-scale farmers in developing nations and U.S. are on the front lines of climate change. They need more support, says Root Capital.
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California Is Spending Millions to Compensate Ranchers for Living Near Wolves
A California Fish and Wildlife program compensates ranchers working in wolf country for lost livestock, predator-deterrent tools, and most recently, the stress effect on cattle living near wolves that results in reduced weight and breeding problems.
Video: As Wolves Return to Colorado, a Rancher Turns to Man’s Best Friend
With wolves back on the landscape in this part of northern Colorado, domestic dogs might prove to be one of this rancher’s most valuable tools.
Reality TV Returns to Rural America for ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’
Farmers look for love in the most recent iteration of ‘Farmer Wants A Wife,’ a reality dating show with a distinctly rural flavor.
Q&A: Disrupting Stereotypes about Appalachian Food, with Erica Abrams Locklear
Locklear’s new book explores how narratives around Appalachian food have informed – or more often, misinformed – the public’s perception of a diverse, nuanced region of the country.
Teas and Tinctures of the Appalachian Forest
Most forests contain a tea party’s worth of medicinal herbs, if only you know where to look and how to use them.
Colorado’s Right to Repair Law Could Save Farmers Time, Money and Spur Local Business
Manufacturers have locked out farmers and independent shops from repairing new farm equipment, saying simple fixes like reset codes are “trade secrets.” A Colorado law that goes into effect next year could curtail that practice and put money back in farmers’ pockets, an advocate says.
Q&A: The Surprising Truth About Oregon’s Seafood Industry
About 90% of the seafood produced on the Oregon coast is exported. Tourism expert Marcus Hinz sees potential to boost the economies of the small communities that dot the coast by localizing food systems.
Commentary: A Girl, a Goat, and a Whole Lot of Outrage
This month, the story of a slaughtered goat went viral. The way events unfolded, and the media’s reaction, reveals a lack of agricultural literacy in America.
Commentary: Addressing Rural America’s Veterinarian Shortage
Beyond making farm calls for “routine” emergencies, large animal veterinarians are often the first line of defense in keeping a nation’s food supply safe.
Commentary: Agricultural Carbon Markets are Booming. Who Is Profiting?
Organizations representing historically disenfranchised agricultural producers, such as minority and native farmers, take action to stay relevant on the carbon markets dominated by big ag players.
Commentary: How a Startup Peanut Plant Is Revitalizing a Corner of Rural Georgia
A peanut-growing company’s expansion brought together businesses from across the sectors to bolster local economy.
Isom IGA: The Grocery Store That Love Rebuilt
Last summer’s historic flood nearly washed away the Isom, Kentucky, IGA, the only grocery store for miles around. After eight months of planning and rebuilding, Gwen Christon and her family are back in business, dispensing groceries, jobs, community gathering space, and what everyone describes as love.
Commentary: America’s Cropland – Talk Is Cheap When It Comes to Sustainability or Organic Farming
Even the best of intentions is not always a guarantee for designing practices that fit with modern farming models and allowing smaller farmers to turn towards healthier solutions.
Q&A: Building Resilience in Climate, Agriculture, and Journalism
Register to join agriculture policy reporter and editor Chris Clayton and other food, ag, and environment-focused journalists in an upcoming live stream on March 21.
Asian Fusion in Rural Maine? Chef Alex White Is Doing It.
At XVault Pub & Provisions, the menu is ever-changing. But serving “Korean American pub cuisine” often calls for kimchi.
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