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For small farms surviving the pandemic, co-ops are a lifeline
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For small farms surviving the pandemic, co-ops are a lifeline

When their buyers closed up shop, some farmers created new opportunities by collaborating with their neighbors.
Wildfires across Northern California devastate farmers and farmland
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Wildfires across Northern California devastate farmers and farmland

Dozens of lightning-sparked wildfires have hit some of the Bay Area’s most beloved farming communities, destroying farm structures and razing crops, with little containment in sight.
It's time to plant your winter garden
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It's time to plant your winter garden

After an early frost failed to kill off his lettuce, Wolfgang Palme realized he'd discovered how to grow vegetables all winter long. Now he wants you to do it too.
For this tribe, saving a river means saving the sturgeon
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For this tribe, saving a river means saving the sturgeon

The Yakama Nation has been raising fish to release back into the Columbia River for more than a decade. Now, its hatchery is also producing caviar.
Millions of dollars heading to farmers, but small farms won't see much of it

Millions of dollars heading to farmers, but small farms won't see much of it

Advocates say young and disadvantaged farmers won't benefit from the latest stimulus funds, and nor do those selling directly to consumers.

With coronavirus roiling food supply, local agriculture seeks resurgence
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With coronavirus roiling food supply, local agriculture seeks resurgence

Coronavirus outbreaks in meatpacking facilities and shortages in groceries are driving some consumers to reconsider local food options.

The farm to food bank movement aims to rescue small-scale farming and feed the hungry
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The farm to food bank movement aims to rescue small-scale farming and feed the hungry

Across the country, grassroots and regionally supported programs are paying farmers to harvest surplus crops to meet skyrocketing demand.
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