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  • In Montana, houses are replacing farmland

    January 11, 2018 |

    Missoula Independent |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

    Despite a boom in the economy for Montana, not all are feeling the impact equally. In rural Missoula, farmers are struggling to find ways to preserve their land as developers move to build on the rich soil the farmers can't afford to keep. While many tactics have been employed to mitigate this situation and bridge the gap that is dividing this community, one of the greatest solutions found thus far has been turning an eye to a sister state - Vermont.

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  • In New York, farms team up to solve the big distribution question that tech can't

    January 11, 2018 |

    The Counter |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Hamden, New York

    Getting food from farm to table isn't as easy as one may think. This is especially true for smaller farms that have to transport their produce to larger distribution sites to see any sort of profit. One local farmer in the Catksills Mountains of upper New York, recognized this problem and ultimately built an "ad-hoc operation acting as both the marketing and distribution agent" for a multitude of farmers in the region. Despite the many challenges he's faced, he's even been able to charge the wholesale buyer the delivery and administrative costs versus the traditional method of charging the farmer.

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  • Making Gum in the Mayan Rainforest

    January 11, 2018 |

    Sierra Club |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Mexico, Tres Garantías, Quintana Roo

    Despite the Yucatan Peninsula being known as a hotspot for deforestation, the Tres Garantías cooperative has found a way to source sap from the forest's trees that doesn’t permanently damage the tree. The sap is used to create organic gum – the only of its kind – and is then shipped out around the world. This practice is not only sustainable for the rainforest, but it also sustains the livelihoods of the indigenous communities that are doing the work.

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  • Farming in Minnesota: A Taste of Home

    December 12, 2017 |

    The GroundTruth Project |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Scandia, Minnesota

    Sustainable agriculture and farming is on the rise on a national level, but it's not often so simple to get into the practice, especially for those that are new to the U.S. A farmer training program based in Washington County, Minnesota is trying to change that by enrolling a small group of interested Somali-Americans in a curriculum focused on becoming the next generation of farmers in America.

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  • Faith Based Farms

    December 06, 2017 |

    BBC |

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    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, New Jersey

    In the United States, a multi-denominational movement combines faith and farming. “Gardens are magical places,” says Venice Williams, executive director of Alice’s Garden in Milwaukee, one of three faith-based farms profiled in this story. “This garden and most gardens slow you down, connect you to other people, and help you to put things into perspective and to celebrate everything that the creator has provided for us--however you identify with that creator.”

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  • 'Super beans' raise hopes in hunger-prone parts of Africa

    December 03, 2017 |

    Associated Press |

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    Response Location: Uganda, Nwoya

    Food security due to land degradation is a growing concern in Uganda, especially in light of the massive influx of South Sudanese refugees streaming into the country and the instability of food donations to support them. A new, high-yield "super bean," specially bred by 'gene banks' in Africa for its rapid maturation rate, is helping Ugandan farmers to grow more of their own food with fewer resources and break the dependency on aid to feed their families.

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  • Tour Tahoe's Local Food Hub

    November 28, 2017 |

    Mountain Independent |

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    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Tahoe City, California

    Dubbed an agro-ecology center, Tahoe is embracing a different approach to food stability through teaching local residents how to grow food in alpine climates. By picking up food from local farmers and transporting their food to market in a fair and equitable way, the Tahoe Food Hub was born to create and grow a local food system.

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  • What you can do to help fight food insecurity in Richland Co.

    November 13, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Food insecurity across the heartland can be improved through the many solutions and advice provided in this article. Community gardens, cooking demonstrations, food pantries and food delivery are just a few examples.

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  • SNAP-Ed addresses food insecurity with lessons on healthy eating, living

    November 09, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Food insecurity, obesity, and poor nutrition are all currently major challenges facing many US communities, particularly in the Midwest. SNAP-Ed is helping to tackle all of those issues through a program that teaches food stamp recipients handy tips such as better shopping habits, how to prepare tasty but healthy meals, and ways to stay physically fit.

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  • Milwaukee is Showing How Urban Gardening Can Heal a City

    October 04, 2017 |

    Civil Eats |

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    Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Urban gardening initiatives strengthen health and community in Milwaukee. The Victory Garden Initiative offers affordable options for residents to begin gardening—as well as information resources and community events.

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