Farmer Stories

Transforming Churro wool into rugs and tapestries requires more hard work--from shearing and washing to spinning, dyeing, weaving and managing the Tierra Wools' retail store.

By Robert Gerard

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A not so raw deal

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Elly Hushour may have stumbled into farming, but her dedication to the health benefits and unique flavor of raw goat milk, cheese, yogurt and meat has turned her stumble into a stride as Patches of Star Dairy continues to grow. By Amanda Kimble-Evans » Read more Pennsylvania farmer links organic, conventional farming communities Farmer Stories New Farm No-Till+ project cooperator Kirby Reichert grows no-till corn, organic hay and specialty rye straw, among other crops—and keeps an open mind. By Laura Sayre Posted November 10, 2005 » Read more Another world at Essex Farm Farmer Stories New Farm One family’s visit to a year-’round CSA changes their relationship to food for the better.  By Sandra Stahl Posted November 10, 2005 » Read more Ultimate season extension Farmer Stories New Farm Winter CSAs use root cellars, hoophouses and on-farm processing to fill members' larders year-round. By Laura Sayre » Read more Taos pueblo couple farms and cooks in the old ways that work Farmer Stories New Farm Their restaurant gives diners tastes of the New Mexican high desert that have been savored for centuries. By Henry Homeyer » Read more Central Kentucky farmer uses tobacco funds and ingenuity to begin winery with a local flavor Farmer Stories New Farm Despite challenging conditions in a “dry” county, vineyard enterprise holds promise for high-value profit. By David Mudd Posted August 10, 2006 » Read more Educating the public without breaking the bank Farmer Stories New Farm Incorporating community programs into your farm business doesn't have to be an overwhelming burden. Quiet Creek Herb Farm turned non-profit to make their educational dreams a reality. By Maggie Fry-Manross » Read more « first‹ previous123456next ›last »