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BIPOC Farmers: Apply Now through March 31 For Organic Farming Micro-grants

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Black, indigenous and people of color can now access funding for potential farm projects through BIPOC Farmer Micro-grants offered by the Rodale Institute, which also features programs for veterans and health care workers.

Update: What Ever Happened With Those Unsolicited Seeds?

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Here's an update on the mysterious international packages of unsolicited plant seeds sent to mailboxes last summer.

New Regenerative Farm Certification In The Works

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A Greener World's regenerative agriculture pilot program places environmental sustainability, animal welfare and human equity issues front-and-center on the farm.

New to Hemp? Beware Bad Actors When Securing Seed

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There's real potential profit in hemp grown for fiber, grain or CBD oil—but there are some serious potential pitfalls, too, starting with your seed supply.

Better Than Wild Bird Feeders? Provide Shelter For Winter Roosting!

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Providing local wild bird populations with nesting boxes for sheltered, winter roosting can make an even greater impact than feeders.

Tiffani Thiessen On Backyard Chickens & Hollywood Homesteading

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"Saved by the Bell" actress Tiffani Thiessen snags new staring roles as a chicken-keeper, homemaker, gardener and lifestyle brand manager.

Mushroom Expert Talks Fungal Forms, Cookery, Morels & More

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"The Beginner's Guide to Mushrooms" author Britt Bunyard shares mushroom identification, cultivation and culinary tips in forthcoming guide for beginners.

6 Christmas Gift Ideas For Farmers In 2020

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Thanksgiving has come and gone, which can only mean one thing: It’s time to start seeking the right Christmas gift for the farmers in your life.

5 Favorite Poultry-Related Gifts for the Holidays

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Looking for that perfect present for your chicken-keeping friend? These poultry-related gifts are egg-ceptional options to slip under the tree!

Seed Savers Are Leading The Preservation Movement

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Saving and sharing open-pollinated seed through the Seed Savers Exchange promotes gardening goodwill and much-needed biodiversity.

Ecosystem Gardening Yields Big Benefits

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Converting unused or underutilized land to an edible ecosystem addresses food security issues, and it brings environmental advantages as well!

What’s The Deal With Those Unsolicited Seed Packages?

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Increasing numbers of Americans are receiving mislabeled, international mailers containing seed packages they didn't order. Here's what to know and how to respond if you receive one.

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