Results for keyword: organic farmers
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Aspiring farmers find creative ways to succeed
Sarahlee Lawrence and Amy Ridout are part of a wave of young farmers determined to remake the American food system.
by Sarah Gilman, Nov 27, 2011 -
Farm incubators help would-be farmers succeed on their own
Viva Farms is a "farm incubator" in Washington's Skagit Valley that helps aspiring cash-poor farmers like Nelida Martinez start and successfully operate their own businesses.
by Jennifer Langston, Nov 28, 2011 -
Monsanto wins, for now
The Agriculture Department approves the planting of genetically modified alfalfa seed.
by Ari LeVaux, Feb 15, 2011 -
State and municipal governments fertilize local food craze
Local governments are trying to give a boost to small farmers and organic growers.
by Nathaniel Hoffman, Feb 03, 2011 -
All hopped up
Organic hop growers are toasting new regulations that require organic beers to use organic hops.
by Stephanie Paige Ogburn, Dec 05, 2010 -
Organics and biofuels bring independence
More Montana farmers are starting to raise oilseed crops and produce their own biofuels to save on energy costs
by Sam Western, Dec 26, 2005 -
Congress loosens organic standards
Large-scale organic food producers have beaten back an attempt to strengthen national organic standards
by Emma Brown, Nov 28, 2005






