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Think you could hack it as a farmer? Read this first
Before you go buying a farm, there are a few things you need to consider.
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Bees are addicted to pesticide-laden junk food, too
It turns out bees may prefer nectar when it's laced with common pesticides, says a new study.
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California’s drought isn’t doomsday, but yes, it will change the state
The most nightmarish scenarios of California's dry future are unlikely to happen. Still, the state must use the crisis as a wakeup call to use water more smartly.
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Marijuana is a gateway drug … to backyard goats
Watch this dope video about pot growers who transitioned into urban farming.
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Should California produce farming move to Arkansas?
Climate change will continue to dry out California. Could fruit and veggie farming find a home in the Cotton Belt?
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Everything I thought I knew about water in California is wrong
Yes, farmers use a whole lot of Golden State water. But there's no easy solution to the state's drought woes in turning off their taps.
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Your spring guide to delicious leek recipes
Here's how to store, prep, and make the most of leeks, without wasting a scrap.
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2 farmers’ stories: The fall and rise of the mid-size farm
A Grist podcast explores the issue of farm loss from the farmer's perspective.
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Making almonds the drought’s scapegoat? That’s nuts
California's water woes have sent waves of guilt through the ranks of almond-eaters, but the real trouble lies with our antiquated, crazy rules for distributing water.
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Fishermen discuss warming waters in this lovely short film
This short, moody video follows a Native couple fishing the Great Lakes.
