Washington state is considering a bill that would allow beer and wine makers to offer samples at farmers markets. A few states, including Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, and Virginia, do allow sampling at markets. But most states, including the #1 wine-producing state, California, still prohibit it. Winemakers say they should be allowed to sample […]
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We have been impressed by the flood of new software designed to help farmers and support the cause of local food. Here are our top choices; if you know and like others, let us know. Recordkeeping AgSquared: still in development, but you can sign up for updates. When it’s launched, it promises to be great
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Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May, and it is challenging to have a great selection of flowers for this all-important floral holiday. Over the years, we have done a pretty good job of hitting Mother’s Day with big bouquets in which sunflowers are a focal flower. Sunflowers can be grown in 4-inch pots
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