Young farmers look to historic New Jersey crop: the cranberry
New Jersey cranberries are making a comeback among a young generation of farmers. Rutgers University is trying to increase this growth and other farm trends in the state through its revised agricultural program. The university will also be educating consumers on the value of locally grown
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Renewable energy is an important topic that has significant implications for agriculture, our natural resources and the security and well-being of our nation. That’s why I was pleased to participate in a dialogue sponsored by 25 x ‘25 on this subject. We need to find common ground on such issues in order to capture the full potential of
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A weekly roundup of news and events concerning food, farms, the environment, local communities- and anything else that may catch our eye.
On Monday, the Washington Post and the LA Times both ran articles discussing the role of manure in the clean water and energy debates happening across the country.
The 2010 Commodity Classic started yesterday in Anaheim,
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