International recognition of natural fibers to raise awareness of their value and promote the sustainability of their production going on throughout 2009.
AVMA hopes to end shortage and boost numbers with new web page and message: Vets needed to help protect our food supply.
Tractor manufacturers tuning in to the needs of small-scale farmers with their new tractor offerings.
Demand for local food and desire to interact with food producers helped drive the number of farmers markets in the United States up 6.8 percent in 2008.
Recent Salmonella outbreak reminds us about how much we love homegrown tomatoes. Learn more about the outbreak and get links to tomato seed resources, too.
Producer grants include grants for value-added ventures and speciality crop in Indiana.
The USDA authorizes conservation--or Conservation Reserved Program (CRP)--acreage for haying and grazing.
Carol Ekarius, a Hobby Farms contributing editor, encourages us to learn more about the farm bill and its impact on rural living and agriculture.
Can you find a turkey -- or other local food -- for your holiday meal online? These online resources helped us locate a few turkey farmers.
Learn about Arbor Day and find out what can you do to celebrate the value and importance of trees.
2007 drought caused hay shortage, challenging farmers to find feed for their farm animals. Read some tips and get connected to more information.
Protect your romaine and other leafy greens from E. coli and salmonella.
