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October is Fair Trade Month, but being fair to farmers should be a year-round thing

My family is starting off the chilly fall mornings fairly with ethically sourced coffee and hot chocolate.




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How small-scale farmers are growing more rice with less water and fewer chemicals

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.




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Meet the accidental farmer who's reconnecting consumers to their food

Media professional hopes to turn others on to farming with her new website.




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Book by farmer and rocker Chuck Leavell advocates smart, green growth

"Growing a Better America" offers lessons on how the United States can keep growing without sacrificing the environment.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Lea Thompson & Gilles Marini become chicken farmers

'Switched at Birth' stars raise poultry, reveal upcoming storylines.



  • Arts & Culture

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In the Green Room: Country star Gretchen Wilson on the next generation of farmers

Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones and the cofounder of MNN, sits down with country music star Gretchen Wilson at Farm Aid 2009 to talk about fig



  • Arts & Culture

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Farmer battles animal factory and wins

Lynn Henning, a country farmer, wins the Goldman Prize for battling a massive factory cattle operation that was polluting once fertile farms in Michigan.



  • Research & Innovations

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Why farmers are warming up to milkweed

Some farmers have found the wonderful (and profitable) insulating properties of milkweed.




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Farmer D and the tao of composting

In his new book 'Citizen Farmers,' Daron 'Farmer D' Joffe positions farming as both a sustainable and a philosophical lifestyle.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Farmers stand to lose millions of dollars

Without official cap-and-trade legislation, our nation’s farmers may lose millions of dollars.




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Organic farmers to get piece of Farm Bill pie

Money from the 2008 Farm Bill has been set aside specifically for organic farmers.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Why you shouldn't freak out about the dairy cliff (unless you're a dairy farmer)

Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff.




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Salmon farmers have an unsavory lice problem

Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world.




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Portrait of a coffee farmer, created with recycled grounds

Filipino artist and environmentalist Vincent Francisco Navarro paid homage to coffee farmers by painting portraits of them with used grounds.



  • Arts & Culture

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Why are Japanese farmers growing square watermelons?

Japan's cube-shaped watermelons are more than just a novelty. They're easier to store in the small refrigerators typically found in Japanese homes.




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'Organic' spotlights Hudson Valley farmers and chefs with stunning photography

Part work of art, part tribute to farmers who love the earth they work, this new book deserves to be out where people can see it.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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That coffee Chick-fil-A is giving away all February? Small farmers in Central America were paid fairly for it

The chicken chain is working with THRIVE to purchase coffee from farmers who can by-pass the middleman and get paid up to 10x more for their beans.




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America's favorite farmers markets

Three markets were chosen as America's favorites. Was your favorite market at the top?




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Farmers use vending machines to sell produce

In an effort to save money and labor, a farm in Germany has begun selling fresh, local produce from vending machines.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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America's Favorite Farmers Market contest returns

A webinar with last year’s winners will kick off this year’s contest.




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Weekend reads: Early spring and farmers market recipes

Food items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.




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A look at America's Favorite Farmers Market

Opening day at the Collingswood Farmers Market in New Jersey is a huge success.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Farmers market at Philly's Reading Terminal Market

150 years after outdoor markets fell out of favor with the public at the location, an outdoor farmers market is resurrected at the Philadelphia landmark.




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USDA needs help updating farmers market directory

June 4 is the deadline to get accurate information to the USDA.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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8 easy farmers market foods to bring to a BBQ

Quick and easy ideas for keeping your part of the 4th of July celebration local.




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Time to vote for your farmers market

American Farmland Trust’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest is in full swing. Make sure your favorite market is in the running.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Weekend reads: A farmers market holiday, our right to water, and more

According to the Department of Agriculture, there are 5,279 farmers markets, large and small, in communities across America.




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Number of farmers markets jumps 16 percent

In the past year, the greatest increase in farmers markets has been in the Midwest.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Flash mob takes over farmers market

Dancers appear from out of nowhere to amuse vendors and shoppers at a California farmers market.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Is bargaining at the farmers market OK?

Small farmers work hard. Should you ask them to charge less for their hard work?



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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America chooses its favorite farmers markets

Find out if your favorite farmers market won in American Farmland Trust’s annual contest.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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What's your favorite item at the farmers market?

With May comes the opening of seasonal farmers markets in many regions of the country. What's the first thing you'll buy when your local market opens?




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America votes for its favorite farmers markets

The results are in for American Farmland Trust’s 2011 America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest. Did your favorite market win?




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Why you should buy food at the farmers market

Why you should buy food at the farmers market. If you like delicious, nutritious food, then this is the right place for you to shop.




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10 most impressive college farmers markets

With their disproportionately large share of socially conscious citizens, college campuses are a perfect fit for farmers markets. A number of schools have gotte




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9 U.S. farmers markets every food lover should visit

Some farmers markets stand out for their size, diversity or the incredible quality of their products. You'll love these can't-miss farmers markets.




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Farmers markets growing at a brisk pace, and other encouraging farmers market news

Farmers markets are making news for encouraging reasons. Find out what’s happening around the country.




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Watch: Tips for getting the most out of the farmers market

MSNBC offers some useful tips for making a trip to the local farmers market more productive.




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3 reasons to shop this spring at farmers markets

Don't miss out on the many lovely things available this spring at local farmers markets!




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7 things to take for a waste-free farmers market trip

As seasonal farmers market begin to open, make sure you take what you need to be waste-free at the farmers market.




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Commit to spending $10 at your farmers market

American Farmland Trust morphs the America’s Favorite Farmers Market contest into the I Love My Farmers Market Celebration..




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'The Farmer’s Market Seasonal Cookbook' free for Kindle

For a limited time, this well-reviewed cookbook with 60 recipes divided into the four seasons is free on Amazon for Kindle readers.




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5 reasons to attend your local farmers market opening day

There are dozens of reasons to go the farmers market, but opening day, these five are particularly important.




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Farmers market food safety tips

Even fresh produce picked just hours before you buy it or grass-fed beef needs to be handled safely.




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10 recipes featuring spring farmers market produce

You’ve brought home fresh, local, seasonal produce from the farmers market. Now get creative with it in your kitchen.




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Everyone's a winner when you support local farmers

It's the perfect time to stimulate your local economy during the USDA's National Farmers Week.




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Breastfeeding booth at farmers market draws critics

Police chief refuses to intervene and offers his support for the rights of breastfeeding mothers.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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15 farmer tips for your next farmers market visit

The real farmers market insiders share their secrets for making the most of your trip.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Amazon brings the farmers market to you

Amazon's Farmers Market Direct program brings farmers extra business while delivering produce picked by a personal shopper to your doorstep.




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How to use food stamps at farmers markets

Some markets are getting creative to make sure all SNAP recipients have access to fresh, local, healthy food.