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Squashing the Surplus

If ever there were a crop to grow to make a person feel certain of a green thumb, it’s summer…

We like to think that a ruminant’s tongue is the most dynamic and comprehensive nutritional laboratory in the world. For…

One of my favourite parts, and there are many, about foraging food is that some things can only be grown…

It’s all around you — in your food, in your clothes, and even possibly in your bloodstream (1). It’s deep…

For the second time this year, I’m in the midst of transferring the rocks of a felled chimney to our…

Seeds are a very simple and integral part of our food web and ecosystem; as the beginning (or maybe end?)…

Much has been written and studied about the long-term, negative effects of industrial agriculture on the land, local ecosystems, and…

Can pigs learn manners? Here are some ideas to keep pig-raising enjoyable when those cute little piglets have grown big…

In a bizarre and unexpected twist of fate, I’ve recently received calls from TV executives in Los Angeles who have…

In parts 1 (1), 2 (2), and 3 of this series, we have explored the issues of the modern healthcare…

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