By now, you’ve probably heard of the California tree farm boom, which has produced over 100,000 trees for over a century.It’s been touted as a way to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and drought.But there are some concerns about the effectiveness of the scheme, as it’s seen as a quick fix for some […]
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What’s the future of the farm bill?
In a speech to the National Farm Bureau Federation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that the farm bills that Congress is working on are aimed at getting us to grow food for the nation.The farm bill is about getting us through this transition to a more sustainable, organic, and climate-friendly future, Vilsacker said.That’s a big […]
Why you should stop buying a car with a ‘funny’ name
The first thing that comes to mind when you think of a fun-loving driver is a car called the ‘Catch 22’.That’s the name given to the vehicles’ ability to tow the rear bumper, lift the front wheel, and pull a heavy trailer.The second, and most obvious, thing is that it has to be funny.The concept […]
How to save the Christmas tree from Christmas trees and other farm buildings
Happy Days Farm is celebrating its 10th Christmas and the farm house on the site is a favourite. “The main aim is to have a great time and enjoy the family and friends in the same room. The whole family can come and visit us,” said owner Joanna Bower. For more information on Happy Days farm go to: https://www.happydaysfarm.com/holiday-holiday-farm/farm-house/
“Farm Girl” Starring “Fleet Farm” Actress Reveals How Her Childhood Was Built
A few weeks ago, I attended a dinner hosted by a local farm girl group in New Orleans.A group of girls from the local farm group sat around a table and talked about how they all got their start in farm life.I was curious about what the group had in common, so I asked the […]
Why is the Cumberland Farms sinkhole growing?
With the state’s population expected to reach more than one million by 2025, a growing number of rural areas are facing severe water problems.But, in some areas, it’s not just water problems that are getting the attention of the Cumberlands.It’s also the land itself, according to Robert L. Brown, an emeritus professor of forestry and […]
Why the Chargers should take a flier on Malibu Farms
The Chargers should consider taking a fliers on Malibi Farms.They could also use the money.Malibu Farms is a privately held company, owned by Malibu-based hedge fund manager Daniel Rousso.Malibi Farms has been in the news in recent years because of a lawsuit filed against the company by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which alleged that […]