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Free Range

Old-fashioned animal husbandry was "free-range" - animals roamed in outside areas and were provided with appropriate shelter, bedding and food. On today's large-scale agribusiness farms, indoor confinement results in poor physical development, high disease and mortality rates, overuse of antibiotics and inhumane practices. Free-range animals produce eggs, meat and milk that are high-quality, healthy and delicious.

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Articles

Growing a New Crop of Farmers

As many of the nation's farmers approach retirement, the California Farm Academy and small family farms are training the next generation of farmers in California.

Safer Waters for Salmon

What's the fate of local salmon? Bay Area farmers are doing their part to restore habitat for native salmon to thrive.

Grange Brew: Tapping into Beer's Agricultural Roots

Can drinking be an agricultural act? A handful of local craft brewers are connecting the farm and the bottle.

Expanding Urban Ag in San Francisco

Community garden space is in high demand in San Francisco, with waiting lists growing. New legislation aims to expand the city's urban agriculture program.

Another Schoolyard Comes to Market

Schoolyard to Market students are growing more than vegetables. Support school garden education by shopping at their booth on April 28 and May 12 and 19.

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Glossary

Artisan/Artisanal:

The terms "artisan" and "artisanal" imply that products are made by hand in small batches.

Biodynamic:

Biodynamic farming is an approach based on the work of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner... 

Certified California Grower:

California farmers that sell at Certified Farmers' Markets are required to register with their county's agriculture department...

Conventional:

Refers to standard agricultural practices widespread in the industry...

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Resources

Farmers market info, urban homesteading links, and food access organizations. Find it here.

CUESA's Sustainability Frameworks

These documents spell out guiding principles and best practices in sustainable food production.

 

 

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