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A conversation among shepherds

Sustainable Food Trust

“How insane is it to throw away this versatile natural fibre that the sheep of both Britain and Spain were developed for and choose instead to make our clothing and other fabrics from oil – a finite resource that, through our misuse, is poisoning our water, land and air?” In Britain, most of the commons were lost to the Enclosures Act.

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Banning Concentrated Feedlots is on the Ballot in Sonoma

Modern Farmer

With a population of almost half a million, the region is known for its arable land and stunning vistas – the “Tuscany of America,” according to local rancher Bronte Edwards. This article first appeared on High Country News and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. Sonoma County is the heart of California wine country.

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Our Summer 2024 Food and Farming Book Guide

Civil Eats

Meg Wilcox You Can’t Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company By Maisie Ganzler Many, many years ago, I spent a long time covering the world of sustainable business practices. Additionally, they say, children must have a voice in policymaking.

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