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Jules Dervaes is a family man. In a previous life, he was a hippy – and now he is hip, as his youngest daughter Jordanne puts it. His first experiments in self-sufficiency go back to New Zealand ...

James A. Duke Ph.D.

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Farmers often have trouble finding local meat processors: Local meat units can help fill the gap. Demand for local, humanely raised, grass-fed meat is growing, but at the same time, local meat ...

Filaree Farm is passionate about bringing the best organic garlic to your garden. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer you a chance to win a $100 gift certificate toward their renowned garlic ...