Farmers in North America have suffered from an unprecedented drought since December.But a coalition of agro-entrepreneurs and farm groups say they’re taking action to make it a bit easier to get through it.The group is calling for a bill to force agrochemicals companies to label products containing chemicals like glyphosate, which has been linked to […]
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Jon Snow has a big farm: Bigger than he thinks
A farm owner is proud of his biggest farm.But Jon Snow is not one to be impressed with the big, beautiful things on his big farm.And for years, Jon Snow, who plays the villain in the HBO series “Game of Thrones,” has been trying to get some.Snow’s big farm is in the tiny town of […]
What to do when you buy a farm supply farm
Farm Bureau Insurance is offering a free insurance plan to homeowners and renters who are not covered by a traditional mortgage.The service, called Farm Bureau Farm and Home, will cover about $50 in cash premiums to cover farm products and farm services, including irrigation, crop insurance, and pest control.The Farm Bureau says the service is […]
Bolthouse Farms is opening new locations in Texas, Michigan, Indiana
Bolthouse farms in Michigan, Texas, Indiana and Indiana will soon offer their own “blends” and will be serving a variety of meats, cheeses, sauces, desserts and beverages.The new locations are in Bolthouse, Michigan; Newington, Indiana; and Fort Wayne, Indiana.These new restaurants will join Bolthouse’s existing two locations in Iowa and Florida.The brand-new Bolthouse locations will […]
How to feed your kids: How to prepare for a Big Farm stand
A big farm is a place where you’ll spend a lot of money.And with a farm stand, you’ll have a lot to do.The farm stands are a way to feed the children in your community, or just feed your family.They’re where kids and their families can come to spend time with family members, and there’s […]
Farmers fear $5bn flood of farm products could hit them
Farmers are fearing a flood of agricultural products, including fruit, vegetable and meat, could flood into their markets as a result of the floods, as the state government scrambles to recover from a severe drought.Key points:The state government says the flooding will affect about 30,000 farmers in the stateThe state has been forced to cut […]
Why we’re buying farmland in BC, even in places where it’s already gone (but no one cares)
A few days ago, I went to a farmers market in the small town of Bolthouse.It’s just a couple of houses on the corner of a street with a couple storefronts and a few farmers markets, and it was packed.I could feel the anticipation in the air.I was in the midst of a week of […]
Why do we live in cities and not rural areas?
When I was growing up in rural South Dakota, my parents worked the fields.My dad was a farmhand, and I was the baby.We grew corn and beans, and we worked the cotton and soybean fields.When my parents died when I was a baby, my mom took me to a church that I didn’t recognize.The pastor […]