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Markets and Infrastructure: Women and Farmers Markets

2018-08-08 22:34:41| National Farmers Union

By Olivia Taylor-Puckett, Manager of the Lawrence Farmers’ Market When I walk through the Lawrence Farmers Market, the majority of the faces behind the tables are those of women. Ours is the oldest, and largest, producer-only market in Kansas, and were grateful to say we have 87 vendor members. Of those 87 businesses, 23 are […]

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What Do Farmers Need to Know About Climate Change? Markets for Climate-Smart Ag Products in Arkansas

2018-08-07 22:36:11| National Farmers Union

By Kiana Brockel, NFU Intern, & Tom Driscoll, Director of NFU Foundation and Conservation Policy Regular Climate Column readers know that there are many actions farmers can take to mitigate the effects of climate change. There is no one-size-fits-all solution however – the appropriate approach depends on location and its climate, topography, crops grown, and […]

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Heatwave causing farmers 'serious concern'

2018-08-06 16:38:14| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Potatoes latest victim of exceptional weather as heatwave continues to push food prices higher.

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Nuisance lawsuits now threaten all farmers

2018-08-06 10:00:00| National Hog Farmer

At issue are lawsuits filed against pork producers in North Carolina by neighbors of the farms who sued for damages from excessive noises, odors, flies, buzzards and other concerns.

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