Food System

Salad Greens in Suburbia

Sep 21st, 2011 | By jeff

In a movement propelled by environmental concern, nostalgia for a simpler life and a dollop of marketing savvy, developers are increasingly laying out their cul-de-sacs around organic farms, cattle ranches, vineyards and other agricultural ventures. They're betting that buyers will pay a premium for views of heirloom tomatoes—and that the farms can provide a steady stream of revenue, while cutting the cost of landscaping upkeep.
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Food System

The Link Between the Energy Market and the Food Market

Sep 21st, 2011 | By jeff

In this article from the Wall Street Journal on September 3, 2011, Brian M. Carney asks the question, "Can the World Still Feed Itself?"
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