"Maybe you'll get a smaller tree than normal, or a different variety," Christmas-tree farmer Dana Furrow told Insider. "But they all look beautiful."
Big Jake, who was certified as the world's tallest living horse in 2010, has died, according to reports. His empty stall is set to become a memorial.
Non-existent farms, such as "Ritter Wheat Club" and "Deely Nuts," each received the maximum loan of $20,833, ProPublica found.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragile nature of America’s meat supply chain as tens of thousands of meat industry workers fell sick, and hundreds died. Small-scale farms have seen a huge spike in demand as consumers search for alternative meat sources. Right now, 80% of the US beef market […]
Wildfires have burned more than 1 million acres of land in Oregon and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. One volunteer group, Cowgirl 911, has been helping farmers who were forced to evacuate find temporary homes for their livestock. The loss of animals can be devastating to farmers […]
With international and interstate travel restrictions still in place, Americans are looking for creative staycation ideas close to home. Enter Harvest Hosts, a membership-based network offering RV owners free overnight access to more than 1,500 wineries, farms, museums, and other attractions across the US, Canada, and Baja California. Harvest Hosts […]
As tourism began to decline during the pandemic, some hotels and resorts have used the time without guests to harvest crops, take care of their land, and improve upon the customer experience so they’re ready for when business picks up. Workers at Within the Wild, an eco-lodge in Alaska, have […]
https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php The coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty around the UK’s Brexit deal with the EU have stopped migrant workers from entering the UK, and millions of tons of produce could be left to rot in the fields. The British government has set up campaigns to recruit unemployed and furloughed workers to […]
https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php The closure of restaurants, businesses, and schools has made it difficult for farms to sell off their stocks of produce, milk, and other food products. Many farms are resorting to destroying produce and discarding milk they’re unable to sell. Meanwhile, food banks are struggling to keep up with a […]
Worker shortages caused by the coronavirus have forced one poultry plant to make the decision to kill 2 million chickens. It’s a small percentage of the total birds processed by the plant each year, but it highlights a massive problem facing the food supply chain in the US. Produce is […]
There are many stereotypes about Southerners that aren’t true. People in the South aren’t rednecks or hillbillies. Not everyone lives on a farm or in a rural area. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. While living in New York, every time I opened my mouth, I would get the dreaded, […]
Recess is a sparkling CBD beverage geared towards anxious, aesthetic-obsessed millennials. Founder and CEO Ben Witte launched Recess in October 2018 with a brand-marketing-first approach. While Recess has skyrocketed in popularity on social media, the company has been navigating unclear CBD regulations behind the scenes. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for […]
In February 2018, the US Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) filed a petition to the USDA arguing that lab-grown and plant-based meat startups should not be able to call their products “meat,” since they do not come from slaughtered animals. The startups say they are not backing down. While lab-grown meat products […]
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