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Identical to a natural forest, a food forest consists of seven layers, each playing a unique role in creating a ...

Farmers can build more resilient farmlands by growing trees alongside crops and livestock, a technique called "agroforestry." ...

A citizen science project gives gardeners the chance to preserve heirloom crops that could be resistant to disease, pests and ...

Bhavithra J. speaks in a firm and loud voice. A male farmer in Tamil Nadu once asked: “Why are you raising your voice? You ...

Dogs are adorable, devoted, caring, and nonjudgmental creatures who bring joy and affection into our lives. The average dog ...

One of my all-time favorites is green castor bean. They have such wonderful features that make them stand out in any garden, ...

Some version of "back to the land" has to be part of our climate solution: more people farming again and putting carbon into ...

Unlike other factories in the region that turn mango pulp into puree, juice, or crisps, the focus here is on something ...

65 local farmers enjoyed touring a field in the Greenland area, off of Hwy 210 on Thursday. Marc Hutlet from Marc Hutlet Seeds says that the crop tour focused on assessing the maturity of corn and ...