Farming
- LifestyleYahoo Life
This Black-owned ranch is changing the face of farming in America: ‘The system was never designed for us’
After facing food shortages during the pandemic, James and Rachael Stewart purchased land and launched the first black-owned protein ranch in Arizona.
5 min read - USYahoo News
19 Black families purchase 96 acres of land to create a 'safe haven' for Black people
Nineteen Black families purchased more than 96 acres of land in Georgia to create a safe space free of oppression. Eventually, they hope to grow the area into an incorporated, self-sustaining community.
7 min read - NewsYahoo Life
Farmer sells out of turkeys after 'vegan mafia' sends him death threats
A poultry farmer was the victim of death threats after sharing a post on Facebook, but now he's thanking the "vegan mafia" for drawing attention to his establishment.
- NewsYahoo Life
Wonder why that avocado toast is so expensive? Blame Mexican drug cartels.
The avocado industry is worth billions, and Mexican drug cartels have been shaking down farmers to get a share. But the government and growers are fighting back.
- NewsYahoo Food
Millennials Look to High-Tech Farms For Careers
Steve Holt for Civil Eats Kyle Barnett was a rising star in the restaurant world but found traditional cooking wasn't enough. Barnett was early to embrace a trend that is quickly attracting his peers. As urban and suburban farms begin to appear in more cities and suburbs, they’re creating a host of jobs that look very different from traditional farm work.
- NewsBarnraiser on Yahoo
Despite Tragedy Striking, This Woman’s Following Her Dreams to Make Buffalo Mozzarella
Yahoo Food is proud to partner with Barnraiser, a crowd-funding site which features entrepreneurs in the farm and food business looking to expand their businesses. Yahoo Food will feature a project each week, as well as the personal stories of these small business owners. Audrey and her late husband Craig dreamt of raising Italian water buffalo and becoming the only Americans currently making authentic, artisan buffalo mozzarella at Ramini Mozzarella in Tomales Bay, in northern California. The
- NewsBarnraiser on Yahoo
5 Reasons You Should Know Your Local Farmer and Food Maker
The Practical Reason: As humans, we can be a little particular about how we do things. It’s good to have people you trust providing you with the things you need. Food is one of those things you need. Your farmer is the person who grows and cares for the food you eat; he/she is also the person you can talk to about it. Want to try a new veggie? Order a custom CSA? Understand food lingo? The artisan food maker? They’re making a living(hopefully!) off of the food they’re making. Passionate producer
