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Cleaner, Greener, Tastier: The Future of Shrimp Farming?

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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), shrimp aquaculture is a leading cause of mangrove destruction, water pollution, and depletion of wild shrimp stocks. Wed like to see F3 become the equivalent of grass-fed beef or free-range chickens, he says. According to the U.N. Tran and his team seek to address these challenges.

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How the Next Generation of Farmers is Getting Creative with Land Access

Modern Farmer

It’s no secret that the agricultural industry is facing multiple converging challenges including an urgently looming generational shift. According to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture , the average age of a farmer is 58, with organic farmers coming in slightly younger at 52. Amy Scanes-Wolfe harvesting sunflowers at Niwot Homestead.

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How To Sell To Restaurants As A Farmer

Farmbrite

Make sure that you are using a farm record keeping software to help manage all aspects of your agricultural operation. Dont shy away from free samples Buying wholesale is the easier option for most chefs, so youll need to convince them your product is worth the change in routine.

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Photo Essay: Standing in the Gaps With Feed Durham

Civil Eats

Bags contain cabbage, kale, collards, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, onions, squash, spices, bread from Ninth Street Bakery , and free-range eggs, among other things. In this photo, volunteers harvest fresh herbs right before heading to a produce giveaway.

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