Farm & Field

A woman sits at the steering wheel of a utility vehicle and looks out as a group of cows stand beside her.

AgrAbility Helps Folks of All Abilities to Farm

After a life-altering car crash, Carey Portell’s persistence, willingness to adapt and support from Missouri AgrAbility helped her succeed as a cattle farmer.

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a group of farmers stand in the middle of a corn field.

Making Connections for the Future of Farming  

Farmer to farmer connections are vital for young producers seeking a future in agriculture. LandLink programs and farming networks help.

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Will Glazik with his organic corn

‘Buy it or else’: Inside Monsanto and BASF’s Moves to Force Dicamba on Farmers

Monsanto and BASF knew about dicamba’s propensity to harm farmers’ livelihoods and the environment before releasing the weed killer.

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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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House near a proposed "agrihood."

Proposed ‘Agrihood’ Near Lawrence Would Tap Farming Roots

Douglas County has approved plans for an “agrihood” near Lawrence that would blend small-scale farming with housing.

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