Articles by Steph Larsen
Steph Larsen lives in Lyons, Nebraska, where she and her partner are "part-time farmers," growing food for themselves and their community. Steph holds a master's degree in geography from her home state of Wisconsin and serves on the board of the Women, Food and Agriculture Network.
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Welcome to the food deserts of rural America
How is it possible that people in farm country have a hard time finding food? In short, food deserts are complicated.
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Do I need a gun to be a farmer?
There are a lot of predators around here, so it's not surprising my neighbor asked if we planned to buy a firearm to protect our farm. But I'd rather rely on my beau and Arrow, our shepherd.
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Reflections on my farm’s first year
A year ago, we signed the deed for our 12-acre farm, and I prepared for a crash course in country living.
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Feeding our wood stove in winter
Our farm provides more than nutrition. We also have the land to thank for the toasty living room I now enjoy.
