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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. Bronte Edwards and her wife, Liz Bell, who run Rainbow Family Ranching, share these concerns. Sonoma County is the heart of California wine country.

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Colorado’s Groundwater Experiment

Civil Eats

If successful, the experiment could provide a roadmap for hundreds of farming and ranching communities nationwide whose groundwater stores are dwindling at unprecedented rates. He is also implementing an innovative project designed to add water back into the aquifer. An ‘All Hands’ Crisis The Arid West Illustration by Nhatt Nichols.

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Our Summer 2024 Food and Farming Book Guide

Civil Eats

She leans hard into tahini, pairing it with tomatoes and dates; transforming it into a ranch dressing to coat a broccoli salad; or whipping it with sweet potato and harissa for a spicy dip. If you’re new to plant-based cooking, you may need to add some new ingredients to your pantry, such as spelt flour or hemp hearts. —Amy

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