ROCKPORT — A local organization is continuing a program that enables town children to purchase produce and learn about the value of vegetables. The Power of Produce Club (POP Club) provides $5 each week to children, ages 4-12, to purchase fruits, vegetables and food-producing plants at the Rockport Farmers Market. × This page requires…
Sheep do some lamb-scaping on solar panel farms, nearly eliminating mowing – CBS News Watch CBS News In the small farming town of LaSalle, sheep move in for the summer to help manage the landscaping responsibilities on a 5 megawatt solar farm. CBS News Colorado’s Dillon Thomas has the story. Be the first to know…
Given free tokens through an Upshur County nutrition program, Julia Harvey looked like a grown-up digging for change in her handbag to pay for watermelons, potatoes and her favorite, cucumbers. Julia Harvey picks out her own free watermelon thanks to a federally funded nutrition program that won’t be happening this summer, due to looming federal…
The department is collaborating with UMMC, the state Medical Association, and local hospitals to help Mississippians understand the importance of healthy eating habits. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce on Thursday kicked off an initiative to make Mississippians aware of healthy eating options and the importance of the state’s farming sector. During a stop…
Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms – CBS News Watch CBS News California has over 1,100 dairy farms, two-thirds of which have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak. A leading suspect is contaminated milking machines. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…
U.S. farmers react to China’s retaliatory tariff increase – CBS News Watch CBS News China slapped an additional 15% import tax on American farm products, including pork, poultry, beef and soybeans. Lana Zak reports from Mount Vernon, Iowa. Then, Ed O’Keefe has the latest on surcharges on Canadian electricity sales to several U.S. states. Be…
(CNN) – China is imposing new retaliatory tariffs on certain United States agricultural goods Monday. President Donald Trump says his trade policies will make the U.S. richer in the end, but his administration is starting to acknowledge the potential for some short-term pain for Americans. Some American trade partners are cracking down on U.S. exports….
(CNN) – China is imposing new retaliatory tariffs on certain United States agricultural goods Monday. President Donald Trump says his trade policies will make the U.S. richer in the end, but his administration is starting to acknowledge the potential for some short-term pain for Americans. Some American trade partners are cracking down on U.S. exports….
This story is part of a CBS Reports documentary, “The Price of Milk,” that goes inside the supply chain, from farm-to-table. It airs Sunday, March 9, on CBS News 24/7 at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Petaluma, California — In California, America’s No. 1 dairy producer, Manuel Castro from El Salvador plays a vital role…
College student’s classroom is the farm where he works – CBS News Watch CBS News At a time when college is unaffordable for many, some schools are re-imagining higher education, shifting their curricula from general knowledge to providing free training for specific jobs. Mark Strassmann reports from Merced, California. Be the first to know Get…