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This old prison in Illinois may be transformed into a farming paradise
A shuttered prison facility near Peoria, Ill., may soon become a training ground for new farmers and a much-needed food distribution hub.
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Will 2013 bring more rights for farmworkers?
Obama has named immigration reform a top priority in his next term. But big farmers and farmworkers have very different ideas about how that reform should look.
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Bringing back chestnut trees could fight climate change and give us tasty treats
Fungus wiped out America's chestnut trees more than 50 years ago, but they're making a comeback.
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They may have caught the culprits behind Canada’s maple syrup heist
We cannot wait to hear how and especially WHY the three people who were just arrested managed to (allegedly) steal millions of pounds of syrup.
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Better than Pop-Tarts: Blood orange galette [RECIPE]
This creative dessert utilizes one of the most memorable winter fruits. Bring it to your next holiday party.
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Immigrant farmers grow against the odds
As the majority of American farmers near retirement age, immigrant and minority farmers are stepping up in the face of adversity to take their places.
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Meatless holiday: Roasted red onions with pumpkin-rosemary stuffing [RECIPE]
As tasty as it is beautiful, this recipe will make a perfect celebratory main dish or side dish for your next holiday meal.
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Mercury in seafood: Where does it come from?
Seventy scientists spent two years putting together a complete picture of mercury in the ocean and in seafood. Will the results convince the U.S. to control emissions?
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Coming soon to a horror movie near you: Antarctica is being invaded by king crabs
Warmer water on the seafloor has allowed king crabs to swarm into a previously inaccessible ecosystem.
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What does obesity have to do with climate change? Plenty, say some scientists
A less stable climate will likely cause food prices to spike, and that could mean more of us in the developed world will be eating highly processed, fattening foods.
