The high desert of southern Idaho seems an unlikely spot for fish farms and alligator ranches, but one ingenious farmer has made a success of just such an operation. Leo Ray, who studied fish farming at the University of Oklahoma, visited the area after graduation and decided it would be a near perfect location forContinue reading “Alligators Go West”
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What’s So Special About the Farm?
Why have farmers received such largesse from the federal government?
Wastewater on Sale
A tidal wave of wastewater from rapidly growing towns and suburbs is creating a headache for officials in counties north of San Francisco. Somehow, somewhere, they have to dispose of it. Small farmers who buy the water for agricultural uses have helped relieve some of the pressure. They also have eased the problem in anotherContinue reading “Wastewater on Sale”
Saving Heritage Breeds from Extinction
Kelmscott Farm in Maine preserves endangered livestock varieties.
Beer for Bessie
Spent grains and stale beer make nutritious meals for livestock.
Facing the Future
Multi-billion-dollar farm subsidies won’t last forever.
If You Want It, Buy It
A market approach to conservation: Buy land.
Cost-Effective Strategies for Land Trusts
Just as businesses provide goods and services, land trusts provide environmental amenities such as wildlife habitat and scenic views. And like businesses, land trusts must keep their costs in check.
Farming for the Future: Agriculture’s Next Generation
Agriculture has proven that it can feed the world. Ever-increasing yields and changing demographics have ensured the cultivation of sufficient food; only distribution remains an obstacle.
Regulation by Litigation: The Diesel Engine Episode
This paper discusses a new form of regulation. Rather than issuing rules, some government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, have started to file lawsuits.