In the midst of the federal government shutdown, Oregon lawmakers voted to give farmers $3 billion in emergency relief from the federal farm bill.But it was a mistake, say lawmakers.They say the money will help farmers get their businesses back on track.House Speaker Mark Hassett, D-Portland, says the state will see a $2 billion increase […]
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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 […]
How to avoid using a hash farm for Bitcoin in 2016
The Bitcoin industry is already struggling with a number of issues, from scaling issues to new issues like block size limit inflation.While the cryptocurrency industry has not been immune from these issues, it has proven to be more resilient than many expected.It has proven resilient because it is decentralized.What is the Ethereum blockchain?The Ethereum blockchain […]
Animal Farm: Richardson Farms Fire in North Carolina threatens Christmas
A wildfire burning in the mountains of North Carolina has destroyed a holiday farm, destroyed the family home and left more than 100 animals homeless.The fire that started Sunday is estimated to be about 1,200 acres.The fire is burning near Richardsons Farm, which is located on the eastern edge of the state about 35 miles […]
How the Food Revolution Is Changing Your World
Richardson Farms is a farm store in the rural heart of Queensland.We’re not just your average supermarket, we’ve got a little bit of everything you need to make sure you have a great day at home.Richardsons Farm Store is your one stop shop for everything you’ll need to stay nourished and alive in a busy […]
Blain’s Farm & Fleet launches its new range of farm-to-table restaurants
Farming is becoming a popular and increasingly important segment of Australian life, with new entrants to the market opening in places like Blain, a small farm in northern NSW.The Blain farm is the first of a number of new farm-focused restaurants being launched by Blain and Fleet Foods, which will be offering a range of […]