Civil Eats

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In rural Mariposa County, where many large, historic ranches have been replaced by smaller residential parcels that can easily get overgrown, Happy Goat provides help. Happy Goat’s humans also assist by doing some pruning to ensure that clearance extends to six vertical feet. Happy Goat donates much of its produce to food banks.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

He dropped single-use clamshell boxes for a biodegradable and compostable, plant-based alternative, and he even closed his health food store accounts, which require water-resistant adhesive labels. And with weekly deliveries contained in a 20-mile radius, his transport footprint is super light, he notes. Kaʻinapu Cavasso agrees.

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ATTRA

MARCH 12, 2024

Although cutting leaves may slow fruit production, it’s often a necessary part of plant pruning. farmers, we take pride in growing produce that feeds diverse cuisines, and it’s rewarding to see previously composted plant matter being sold and consumed. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It reads as a love letter to his land, his herd, and his rural community and a manifesto on how and why to farm in a way that protects them all. The book exceeded my expectations. It is strong in narrative, rich in description, and has a palpable sense of place.

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