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Day: September 2, 2020

September 2, 2020

Growing together

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Tom and Denise Rosenfeld of Earth First Farms, presenting some of the fruit of their labor.
Photo courtesy of Kate Gross Photography

by Sally Colby

When Tom Rosenfeld couldn’t find locally grown organic fruit near his home in Chicago,

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September 2, 2020

Agritourism, autumn 2020: What does it look like?

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California customers said they felt safer coming to Underwood Family Farms for food essentials than being enclosed in traditional grocery stores.
Photo courtesy of Underwood Family Farms

by Courtney Llewellyn

Autumn can be the busiest visitor season for many

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September 2, 2020

Realizing potential

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Although Yosef Camire understood the basics of plants from his experience as the owner of a landscaping company, he realized he needed a lot more information before digging in.
Photo courtesy of Ahavah Farm

by Sally Colby

Coloradan Yosef

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September 2, 2020

Diversity and sustainability: Meet Nichols Farm and Orchard

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Chad Nichols and the wall of beets at the Chicago Daley Plaza Farmers Market.
Photo courtesy of Nichols Farm and Orchard

by Gail March Yerke

By 3 a.m. on any given morning you’ll find the Nichols family loading trucks

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September 2, 2020

An optimistic start

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Emma Jagoz established more than 50 varieties of field-grown peppers this year, with varieties for all taste buds.
Photo by Sally Colby

by Sally Colby

It’s challenging to move a farm operation to new, vacant land. Bare ground is

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September 2, 2020

The future of Northwest Christmas tree farms

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Chal Landgren is a professor of forest engineering, resources and management at Oregon State University.
Photo courtesy of OSU

by Enrico Villamaino

In 2012, Oregon produced nearly 7.5 million Christmas trees. Since then, it’s been the nation’s top grower

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September 2, 2020

Changed times lead to changes in marketing at Bahner Farms

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Farmers like Mike and Christa Bahner have been adapting to new regulations and getting creative in how they do business while continuing to grow.
Photo courtesy of Bahner Farm

by Catie Joyce-Bulay

As Maine continues its multi-phase reopening plan

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September 2, 2020

Pumpkin farms adapt for 2020 fall season

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Candy and Kevin Longnecker of Long Neck Pumpkin Farm in Colorado Springs, CO.
Photo courtesy of Long Neck Pumpkin Farm

by Gail March Yerke

It’s that time of year again. Pumpkin farms are gearing up for their big season

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September 2, 2020

Bishop’s second season is social distance friendly

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Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm is uniquely suited to the challenges of the day, as it provides people a chance to be outdoors and get some exercise while still maintaining social distancing.
Photo courtesy of Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm

by Enrico Villamaino

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September 2, 2020

Expanding the Hilltown Mobile Market

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Cummington, MA, resident Ron Woodland picks up his Hilltown Mobile Farmers Market share from volunteer Natalie Greenbaum.
Photo by Laura Rodley

by Laura Rodley

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS – The Hilltown Mobile Market was developed with key input from the Hilltown

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