Farm subsidies? No thank you.

this is what i’ve been sayin for years! Who Eats Cotton Anyway? Among the many interesting points made in this article, I like two in particular: 1: “However, nearly all subsidies go to growers of just five crops: wheat, cotton, corn, soybeans and rice. By contrast, fruit, vegetable, livestock and poultry operations receive nearly nothing, … Continue reading →

Are you a wannabe farmer?

Then the Crop Mob movement may be for you.  The first Crop Mob was started in North Carolina in2008.  It’s a volunteer network connecting people who want to work on farms with small-time farmers that would like (dare I say need?) some extra hands to complete projects.  These farmers are able to offer experience and … Continue reading →