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Farmer Don-In His Own Words

Part of the reason pesticides are widely used in agriculture comes down to the general preferences of the average American consumer. Farmer Don, a local Portland farmer who grows and sells a variety of fresh foods explains the fussiness some people exhibit toward fruits and vegetables—they won’t buy if something is blemished or has any [...]

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Getting Fresh Pumpkin Meat from the Source

Larita, from Schlichting Century Farm shares her first-hand knowledge of pumpkins, and how to turn raw pumpkin meat into ingredients for making delicious home made pumpkin pie. As you can see, both types of pumpkins—Cinderella and Ghost—also have fresh seeds that can be roasted, and eaten. Check out this recipe for making Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. [...]

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Sunflower Seeds Forever

Cooking Up a Story: Stories A field of shimmering sunflowers; a flock of hungry birds feeding , and a farmer who shares some of his stories about his sunflower fields. I have a soft spot for flowers. Years ago I took some painting classes from a great watercolorist, Susan St. Thomas. The subject I always [...]

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Check out the related video story: Sunflower Seeds Forever A field of shimmering sunflowers; a flock of hungry birds feeding , and a farmer who shares some of his stories about his sunflower fields. Share and Enjoy: Related Posts:Monsanto v. Geerston Seed Farms: The Supreme Court Alfalfa Decision (video)Storing and Planting Heirloom Corn (video)Meet a [...]

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