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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID,

How one northern B.C. Indigenous farmer is improving food security

Jacob Beaton wouldn’t be a farmer without lettuce. Lots of lettuce. It was among the first vegetables he grew using agro-ecological techniques on the small farm near Kitwanga, between Smithers . . .

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11/16/2020 SOURCE: www.nationalobserver.com

How one farmer in northern B.C. is improving food security in his

Jacob Beaton wouldn’t be a farmer without lettuce. Lots of lettuce.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, Water, Economics, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Podcast Global, Weather,

Farmers Face Millions in Losses as Heavy Rains "Wipe Out" Their Produce

Several farmers across the island have experienced a complete wipe out of their farms by floodwaters costing millions of dollars.Nigel Levy, a farmer in St. Thomas says his loss is over a million dollars. Kingsley Palmer, a farmer from St Elizabeth says he suffered substantial losses, losing all of his tomatoes and experiencing extreme soil […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, Ag Innovation, Government / Policies, Climate Change, Ag South America, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID, Weather,

Agriculture and Food Systems in Latin America and the Caribbean Poised for Transformational Changes - St. Lucia News From The Voice St. Lucia

AS agriculture and food systems across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) try to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic...

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, Economics, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID, Education,

Lettuce losses could cause shortage across U.S. | AgriLife Today

Lettuce crop losses could affect availability and prices at Texas grocery stores and restaurants highlighting supply chain fragility.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Fruit, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Government / Policies, Regenerative Agriculture,

City Of Poughkeepsie Farm Now Under Construction

One doesn't often associate the City of Poughkeepsie with farming but a new farm project will offer fresh produce and educational opportunities for local residents when completed.

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11/10/2020 SOURCE: www.consumerreports.org

Romaine Lettuce Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to E.Coli Risk

The FDA announced a recall of romaine lettuce sold at Walmart due to the risk of E.coli contamination. Consumer Reports experts explain how to stay safe.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Vegetables, Hobby Farming, Young Farmers, Sustainability, Potatoes, World Hunger, Urban Farming, World Population,

Southwest Fresno group aims to help local youth gain interest in agriculture

The Sweet Potato Project held its latest gathering and dozens of teens came together to harvest more than 3,000 pounds of sweet potatoes.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Vegetables, Conservation/Tillage, Fruit, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Ag Africa, Weather,

Farmers flock towards nutritious, orange maize

A growing number of smallholders in southern Zimbabwe adopt provitamin-A maize after collective learning and knowledge transfer initiative.

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