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Small Farms Sprout in Economic Drought
By Christopher Wanjek published
Tens of thousands of small farms were created since 2002, according to new data from the Census of Agriculture.
Obama Energy Secretary: California Vineyards Could Disappear
By Live Science Staff published
Any questions about whether the Obama administration views global warming seriously were answered today.
Human Hair Makes Good Fertilizer
By Andrea Thompson published
Study finds human hair can work as fertilizer for slow-growing plants.
The Carbon Footprint of Wine
By Andrea Thompson published
Bulk of wine's carbon footprint comes through transportation methods.
Love of Milk Dated Back to 6000 B.C.
By Andrea Thompson published
Residues of milk fat found in pottery extends history of milk.
Volcano in 1600 Caused Global Disruption, Study Suggests
By Andrea Thompson published
Records show years following eruption in Peru were very cold, agriculture impacted.
Why the 1930s Dust Bowl Was So Bad
By Jeanna Bryner published
Dust storms in the 1930s made the drought ever worse.
World Food Program Warns of 'Silent Tsunami' of Hunger
By David Stringer published
A "silent tsunami" of hunger is sweeping the world's most desperate nations.
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