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Herbicide-tolerant Corn Subject of Regulation Debate

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Dow wants regulations lifted for its herbicide-tolerant corn, but sustainable-ag organizations say the product threatens agricultural traditions and personal and environmental health.

Vilsack Announces USDA Cuts, Closures

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A new cost-cutting plan calls for the closure of more than 250 offices and the streamlining of in-house practices.

2011 Farm Policy Round-up

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As the year draws to a close, take a look at some of the policies that will influence small-scale ag in 2012 and beyond.

Elmore Mountain Farm

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One Vermont couple turns a run-down farm into the love of their lives.

Hands-on High School Focuses on Ag-career Skills

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A Kentucky high school gives students the tools for agriculture-related careers while modeling sustainability.

4-H Students Get ‘Wired for Wind’

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As part of National 4-H Week and National Youth Science Day, students learn how wind technology can be implemented on the farm.

10 Minutes With Kurt Timmermeister

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Hobby Farms talks with the author and small-scale dairy farmer about his new book, cheesemaking and how the restaurant business was a stepping stone to farm life.

8 Tips for Beginner Farmers’ Market Vendors

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If you’re new to selling at farmers’ markets, survive your season with these business-minded tips.

10 Minutes With Shari Burgus

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Hobby Farms sits down with the director of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids to talk about child safety on the farm.

Growing Grain for Japan

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U.S. farmers raise funds to support victims of Japan’s March 2011 earthquake.

Foul Air at Factory Farms

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A new report reveals that the air at factory farms is anything but fresh.

Agrarian Author Receives National Award

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The National Humanities Medal is awarded to Wendell Berry, who promoted farm conservation through his writing.

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