Water shortages throughout California seen as drought spreads
The 2020-21 California drought has led to significant water cutbacks, compelling farmers to fallow ground and public officials to respond with legislation intended to address the state's chronic water... more »Ohio State University schedules High Tunnel Soilless Strawberry Field Night
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Historically, chickens were not a rare sight on farms, where they contributed to soil fertility as they freely pecked and scratched around vegetable gardens and crop land. Now, University of Californi... more »Farmers’ markets encouraged to to get free equipment for SNAP
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller recently highlighted an opportunity for farmers' markets to address food security in their local communiti... more »
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