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Everything I thought I knew about water in California is wrong
Yes, farmers use a whole lot of Golden State water. But there's no easy solution to the state's drought woes in turning off their taps.
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Your spring guide to delicious leek recipes
Here's how to store, prep, and make the most of leeks, without wasting a scrap.
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2 farmers’ stories: The fall and rise of the mid-size farm
A Grist podcast explores the issue of farm loss from the farmer's perspective.
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Making almonds the drought’s scapegoat? That’s nuts
California's water woes have sent waves of guilt through the ranks of almond-eaters, but the real trouble lies with our antiquated, crazy rules for distributing water.
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Fishermen discuss warming waters in this lovely short film
This short, moody video follows a Native couple fishing the Great Lakes.
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Make delicious treats with the underrated kumquat
Here's how to store, prep, and make the most of kumquats, without wasting a scrap.
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Cabbage gets a delicious makeover
Here's how to store, prep, and make the most of cabbage without wasting a scrap.
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Fresh food finds a home in Memphis’ Southern comforts
Watch awesome urban gardeners, hospital directors, and chefs discuss Memphis' growing food scene.
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Are shrooms the new pesticide?
Irish scientists have found that a little bit of fungus growing inside barley can protect the plants from pests, disease, and even climate change.
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Will San Francisco’s water snobs drink from the gutter?
California's persistent drought has led San Francisco to take a second look at its long-neglected underground streams and springs.
