Agriculture

Bert Wire's farm sits behind the "Farms Not Factories" sign near Chillicothe, Missouri,

As Regulations Vanish, One Missouri County is Ground Zero for Factory Farming Debate

The state eliminated local control over large animal feeding operations. Some rural residents want that power back.

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Rob Reiman, founder and CEO of The Giving Tree

The Giving Grove’s Little Orchards Cast Long Shadows

The Giving Grove is empowering communities in Kansas City and several other cities to plant orchards to combat food insecurity.

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Food getting ready to be composted at Missouri Organic Recycling's facility in Liberty, Missouri.

Food Waste Piling Up More Than Ever

Americans are really good at wasting food. In fact, we’re wasting more with every passing year. Here’s what you can do to help prevent food waste, or at least put it to better use.

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A boy in a Santa hat leads his family through the trees at Pumpkins and Pines.

Shivered Timbers: Cold Season Brings Surging Demand for Firewood and Real Christmas Trees

Christmas tree and firewood demand is up, as the pandemic forces people to celebrate the season from their own homes.

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turkeys in a pen

Goodbye Big Bird: Pandemic Thanksgiving Drives Demand for Small Turkeys

The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting families to downsize Thanksgiving feasts, which is driving demand for smaller turkeys.

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