Category Archives: On the Farm
The Buzz about Bees
A new book coming out this month offers a unique look at the life of commercial beekeepers and the current state of commercial beekeeping in the U.S. The Beekeeper’s Lament: How One Man and Half-a-Billion Honey Bees Help Feed America by Hannah Nordhaus follows John Miller, one of only 1200 commercial beekeepers still crossing the country each year to pollinate the crops of America’s farms.
My Top 10 List of Summer Veggies
It’s summertime. Well, almost. So below are my top 10 Arizona vegetables for summer. I’m going to make sure I either purchase at a local farmer’s market or grocery store. And, they’ll be in-season so they’ll be more reasonable in price.
Farmer John, Food Safety Begins with You
ADA rolls out voluntary training program focused on building an understanding of good agricultural practices. This article will appear in the May 2011 issue of Arizona Agriculture.
On the Farm: Our Horse, Ginger
Ginger was a tall quarter horse with white blaze on her forehead. She was beautiful. After she was broken she was the entire family’s favorite ride. Her gait was smooth and easy. Her gallop was powerful as she dug her hind legs beneath her and pushed forward. She was gentle but would occasionally nuzzle you off balance.
Misconceptions About Agriculture
Issue: Globally, hunger is caused by a shortage of food. This is a misconception. Hunger is caused by economic, political and social reason more than all other causes. The world produces enough food to feed everyone. Even Africa produces enough … Continue reading