Results for keyword: Crops
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Bringing back the small family farm
A handbook called "Rebirth of the Small Family Farm," by Bob and Bonnie Gregson, offers advice for would-be organic farmers.
by Danielle Desruisseaux, Apr 14, 1997 -
Small is back
Jeff Rast of the Center for Small Acreage Farming in Camas County, Idaho, tries to help small farms survive and prosper.
by Staff, Sep 30, 1996 -
Sowing the red suns of August
Even when the tomatoes freeze and the deer trespass, gardening serves its own high purpose.
by Sean Gillihan, Aug 19, 1996 -
Farm bill helps the land - sort of
The 1996 farm bill offers farmers the best-funded package of conservation incentives yet - but both farmers and environmentalists have misgivings.
by Heather Abel, May 13, 1996 -
Wonder hemp
A review of "Industrial Hemp" touts potential of growing the currently illegal plant for products including paper, paint, and even dynamite.
by Staff, May 29, 1995 -
Pests and pesticides
Pesticides in our Communities suggests safer alternatives to chemical pesticides.
by Staff, Dec 12, 1994 -
Three agricultural fallacies: The poet laureate of cultivated land challenges the "experts'
Wendell Berry challenges the experts of agribusiness.
by Wendell Berry, Nov 14, 1994 -
Apple growers become patrons of science
Washington's apple growers contribute $2 million to research this year.
by Lisa Jones, Nov 14, 1994 -
Sexy weapon thwarts bugs: Codling moths find frustration at end of pheromone trail
Scientists work to find new ways to control codling moth outbreaks in Washington's apple orchards.
by Lisa Jones, Nov 14, 1994 -
Pistol-packing pickers
Mushroom harvesters are fired upon when they get too close to commercial pickers in Oregon.
by Staff, Jun 28, 1993






