"We've built up this farming community and food community and now we're at risk of losing everything because of this deal behind closed doors," said Albert Straus, who runs the Straus Dairy Farm in Marin County. His operation purchases milk from at least one of the dairy farms in Point Reyes slated to close.
Artists have been filling fruit bowls and baskets, alongside pitchers and vases, atop tables and on chopping boards for centuries, showcasing the enduring beauty of fruits in their work.
The Behind the Seeds Tour at Epcot's Land Pavilion costs $39 to $45 per person, making it the cheapest tour at Disney World. The tour allows guests to walk through greenhouses and see plants and growing methods up close, providing a hands-on experience with an expert guide.
"USDA has a lot of data that people should be very concerned about protecting for a lot of different reasons," said one current USDA employee who requested anonymity due to ongoing fear of retaliation. "Farmers' financial and production data should be protected at all costs, for privacy reasons and because of competition. If you got access to disaster payments, you would be able to layer a lot of data and arrive at a lot of valuable conclusions about productivity and U.S. farmland, futures markets, and commodity prices. You can hedge a lot of bets and make a lot of money if you know what's happening with U.S. agriculture."
John Joe Fitzgerald, Vice President of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, recounted the harrowing experience of a farmer in West Kerry whose sheep suffered severe injuries from a dog attack. The emotional toll of witnessing injured sheep and lost lambs profoundly impacted John Joe and inspired action against the ongoing crisis.
The Russians aren't just hitting military objects. They're hitting farms as well. Farming is at the heart of Ukraine culture, and that's what they are trying to destroy.
Compact tractors and mini tillers are essential tools for small farms, allowing farmers to maximize productivity in limited spaces while performing tasks like plowing and planting efficiently.
When cut open, finger limes reveal hundreds of translucent, bead-like vesicles that burst with tangy, lime-like flavor, earning the 'citrus caviar' nickname.
Rising food inflation, currently at double the rate of general inflation, is forcing families to pay an extra €3,000 annually for groceries, signifying a permanent trend in food price increases.
The House Farm Bill proposes new, stricter work rules for most able-bodied adults in the food stamp program, under which individuals must work or train for 20 hours weekly.
The average person in Mongolia consumes nearly 309 pounds of meat annually, heavily relying on mutton and goat due to traditional nomadic lifestyles and cultural significance.