Category: Farming
This wetland fight could go to the Supreme Court
A pending court case could impact farmers across the country. At issue is a USDA rule aimed at protecting wetlands called “Swampbuster.” In place since 1985, it’s being challenged in court by an absentee landowner in Iowa.
Under Swampbuster, farmers have to agree not to drain or fill their wetlands, in order to receive farm benefits such as crop insurance, disaster relief and USDA loans.
Cold spring cuts you-pick strawberry season short at Heeman’s
Heeman’s popular pick-your-own program has been nixed for the season mere days after having started.
Kincardine horticulturalists focus on permaculture during June meeting
Permaculture draws inspiration from nature to develop synergetic farming systems.
Vertical walls grow leafy greens hydroponically for local markets
An Oxford County couple has been expanding in an old aircraft hanger since 2023
Hoeffsuemmer Grains builds business around being community-minded
Michelle and Nick Hoeffsuemmer contributing a part of their profits to worthy local causes