Organic grain crops bring in about $200 more per acre than their conventional counterparts, according to a study from Iowa State University. And that’s after taking into account labor, land and production costs.
Becoming a small farmer is an entrepreneurial dream for some people. But when the dream comes true — even when it’s successful — the reality can be quite different from expectations.
If you turned on the T.V. last month you were sure to find late night comedians poking fun at Congress declaring that tomato paste on pizza qualified as a vegetable.
Many communities don't have regular access to affordable nutritious food products. Residents of these food deserts, whether rural or urban, struggle to find ways to put food on the table and many are wary of a public health crisis.
