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

Food Tank

Though Tran is careful, he is also efficient: by incorporating trucks and automated systems into his operation, Tran says his harvest is ten times more efficient than traditional methods. Wed like to see F3 become the equivalent of grass-fed beef or free-range chickens, he says. Tran is on board with the initiative.

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

Modern Farmer

Amy Scanes-Wolfe harvesting sunflowers at Niwot Homestead. Whenever issues arise, such as the roaming habits of free-range chickens, they all sit down “as humans” to talk them through and come to a solution together. They wanted the property used, but [they] didn’t have a strong driving vision,” says Scanes-Wolfe.

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How To Sell To Restaurants As A Farmer

Farmbrite

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. Free samples speak louder than words, so bring along a dozen free-range eggs or that almost-too-crisp arugula to your prospective meetings.

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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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