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Posts by Bridget Shirvell

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Meet The Modern Farmers Creating Public Oyster Gardens

South Fork Sea Farmers helps families grow their own oysters and see the importance of sustainable marine aquaculture up close.

by Bridget Shirvell· February 9, 2023
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Can Interactive Mapping Tools Guide Shellfish Restoration?

Researchers in North Carolina have developed software that determines the best sites to reestablish oyster reefs, which create new marine habitats and prevent coastal erosion.

by Bridget Shirvell· January 23, 2023
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Meet The Modern Farmers Drumming Up Demand for Kelp

These New England seaweed farmers formed a cooperative in an effort to share the load of seaweed farming, as well as amp up their marketing efforts.

by Bridget Shirvell· January 3, 2023
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Meet the Maine Teenager-Turned-Landscaper Thanks to Grazing Goats

A love of both animals and cheese inspired the Grazy Goat Girls.

by Bridget Shirvell· November 25, 2022
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Changing Tastes Fuel a Buckwheat Revival

Thanks to the growing demand for gluten-free foods and interest in alternative flours, buckwheat is seeing a resurgence.

by Bridget Shirvell· October 21, 2022
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Could Edible Cactus Be the Next Big Specialty Crop?

Often treated as a weed, prickly pear cactus has a ton of potential. But first, producers need to create a market for the versatile crop in the US.

by Bridget Shirvell· October 17, 2022
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Meet the Modern Farmer Helping Immigrant Farmers Sell Their Produce

In Rhode Island, Jake Stanton works to help immigrant farmers market and grow their produce and skills.

by Bridget Shirvell· September 25, 2022
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New Farm-to-School Food Program Debuts in Maine Schools

Can the state serve as an example to other states looking to promote and provide more local food in schools?

by Bridget Shirvell· September 1, 2022
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Meet the Urban Farmer Determined to Teach Others About Edible Landscapes

Matthew Geldin wants to help you turn your lawn into a bountiful garden.

by Bridget Shirvell· August 19, 2022
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