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Preserving Local Farms in Oregon

Farmer, and local food activist, Laura Masterson shares her concerns for the future protection of urban farmlands. Oregon has done a good job in protecting its urban farms, and providing balance against the forces of unrestrained development. Today, those ongoing efforts spanning decades past, the vision of politicians and the will of citizens in Oregon [...]

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Organic Foods: Backyard Agriculture

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A simple idea led two women into a thriving new enterprise. Creating backyard mini-farms for homeowners who want to start growing their own fresh herbs and vegetables, but lack the time or resources to do it themselves. A considerable amount of food can be grown in a small area of land, [...]

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