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The ‘femivore’: New breed of feminist, or frontier throwback?

By Bonnie Azab Powell • on March 14, 2010

Cross-posted from Grist, where I am serving as deputy food editor (part time). Have locavores and feminists -- factions that a few years ago, some bloggers believed

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What does asthma have to do with farm animals — or food?

By Marc R. aka Mental Masala • on January 18, 2010

When government officials hear the words "backyard livestock," they tend to worry about disease outbreaks and sanitation crises. And for good reason, as improperly managed animals — including dogs and cats —

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Pets vs. livestock: Cracking open the myths about backyard chickens

By Charlotte • on November 12, 2009

Last spring I decided that this was the year I was going to finally get some chickens. On a snowy Saturday in March I brought home six tiny cheepers that I bought at my local ranch store in Livingston, Montana. Two of

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Urban farmers confront zoning regulations in, around Kansas City

By Ethicurean • on November 9, 2009

Plowing up zoning restrictions: As urban farming grows, so do conflicts between city zoning laws and farmers. The Kansas City, Mo., City Council is looking to ease some restrictions, while other cities in the area stand firm. The issues — involving where these farmers can farm and sell produce, as

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Oakland has 1,200 acres of public land

By Ethicurean • on November 2, 2009

Ready, set, grow!: A new report released today by UrbanFood.org, with support from the HOPE Collaborative and City Slicker Farms, has identified 1,200 acres of vacant and underutilized public land in Oakland, California, that could potentially be used for food production. If only half of it were cultivated,

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City zoning rules squelch urban farm

By Ethicurean • on August 4, 2009

Zoned out: A few months ago, a restaurateur in Culver City (a small city adjacent to Los Angeles) managed to get permission to plant hundreds of tomato plants and a few dozen fruit trees on an abandoned lot next to his cafe. Whatever he didn't use in his restaurant or give away to those living next

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