Poem: The Farmer of Tilsbury Vale; by William Wordsworth
The Farmer of Tilsbury Vale; by William Wordsworth ‘Tis not for the unfeeling, the falsely refined, The squeamish in taste, and the narrow of mind, And the small critic [...]
Publications
Agriculture Policy News, April 18-22, 2011
Here is this week’s installment of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s Weekly News Roundup: CONGRESSIONAL NEWS Congressional Bioenergy Briefing: [...]
New Farmer Article Reports Renewed Interest in Ag Careers
Life On The Farm Attracts Green-Spirited Entrepreneurs (By: Rob Reuteman – CNBC) This is really a pretty good article. Not super in depth but it hits many of the [...]
Fair Food: Vision for a Healthy, Sustainable, Food System
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Brendy Barr, (248) 651-4858, brendy@barrcommuncations.com ORAN HESTERMAN, LEADING GOOD FOOD PIONEER IN MICHIGAN, RELEASES FAIR FOOD, [...]
Eliot Coleman on Organic Agriculture and Farming
Whatever you think of Eliot Coleman, this really is a great article, and well worth taking the time to read Organic agriculture: deeply rooted in science and ecology (by [...]
Agriculture Articles: Land Markets, Livestock Program, Succession
The following are my recommended agriculture articles for Monday, April 25th, 2011 Peak Land Markets Don’t Deter Beginners (by Elizabeth Williams – DTN Progressive [...]
Local Food Preference Rule for Child Nutrition Passed
A new rule passed by the Food and Nutrition Service now specifically allows local food to be preferentially purchased by public institutions including schools. The rule is [...]
Agriculture Policy Update, Week of April 18-22 2011
Another busy week in Washington on agriculture policy means another long, but very informative summary of events from the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition PUBLIC [...]
Agriculture Stories You Just Have to Hear
Ranchers struggle against giant meatpackers and economic troubles (by Stephanie Ogburn – Grist) EXCERPT: The rise of the meatpackers began in the 1880s — an era, [...]
Manage Plant Diseases, Weeds, Insects with OSU Guides
What are the best ways to manage insects, weeds and plant diseases? Three research-based guides, available through Oregon State University Extension and updated every year, [...]
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