Category Archives: Record

Politics, current events, and regulations that are effecting the small farmer today and tomorrow and even some of those from yesterday.

Monsanto & Round Up

Posted on 3 November 2009 by

Imagine that for 30-50 years, you were farmer. You saved a bit of the seed from what you grew, had it cleaned and sowed that the following year to cut you cost. Suddenly, somebody says you can not do that anymore and wins. Continue reading →

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Relaunch…

Posted on 1 November 2009 by

I am sending this site through a relaunch if you will, using the concept of NaBloPoMo as a way to gain traction and incentive to get it going and sustain it for the next thirty days. Continue reading →

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Farmers Market

Posted on 25 May 2009 by

A few observations regarding farmers markets and some of the absurd rules that apply to those marketing there but seem to not apply equally to a regular food service establishment. Continue reading →

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Farm Subsidy Cuts

Posted on 28 April 2009 by

Obama had the right idea on limiting the direct farm subsidy programs and it is sad that greed kept the limitation from passing through the process. Continue reading →

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Slow Tomatos = NOT Salmonella

Posted on 11 April 2009 by

With the outbreaks of salmonella and all the complications and price increases with each person that handles your food when it comes from far away, why would anyone anything but as much as possible what is grown locally? Continue reading →

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