/tags/family-farms Family Farms en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-03-21/underused-loan-programs-in-missouri-could-help-farmers-fight-inflation Increased limits on a loan program for new farmers and expanded tax credits for small farmers could help producers as inflation continues, but more could be taking advantage of the opportunities. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-03-21/underused-loan-programs-in-missouri-could-help-farmers-fight-inflation Jonathan Ahl /health-science-environment/2022-06-08/keeping-carbon-in-the-ground-how-some-farmers-grow-plants-to-fight-climate-change Some farmers in Missouri and Illinois are planting trees and cover crops to keep climate-warming carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:00:36 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-06-08/keeping-carbon-in-the-ground-how-some-farmers-grow-plants-to-fight-climate-change Eve Abrams /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-04-05/local-florists-at-urban-buds-tackle-waste-and-share-spring-planting-tips The Dutchtown florists are determined to make their industry less wasteful — and help home gardeners learn tips and tricks in the process. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:44:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-04-05/local-florists-at-urban-buds-tackle-waste-and-share-spring-planting-tips Kayla Drake /health-science-environment/2022-03-15/missouri-farmers-received-billions-in-crop-insurance-payouts-due-to-extreme-weather Some farmers and environmentalists say the federal program, which is heavily subsidized by U.S. taxpayers, discourages growers from adapting to climate change and should be redesigned. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:16:35 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-03-15/missouri-farmers-received-billions-in-crop-insurance-payouts-due-to-extreme-weather Shahla Farzan /health-science-environment/2022-02-17/winters-are-getting-warmer-across-the-midwest-thats-affecting-missouri-farmers In Missouri, winters are about 4 degrees hotter on average than in 1970 — and farmers are starting to feel the effects. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:13:38 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-02-17/winters-are-getting-warmer-across-the-midwest-thats-affecting-missouri-farmers Shahla Farzan /economy-business/2021-12-12/small-farms-are-producing-less-and-becoming-more-financially-risky A new report found the percentage of farms that are small and family owned remained unchanged from 2011 to 2020, holding steady at 89% of all farms. Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:21:53 GMT /economy-business/2021-12-12/small-farms-are-producing-less-and-becoming-more-financially-risky Jonathan Ahl /culture-history/2020-08-28/these-brewers-are-making-beer-that-tastes-like-southern-illinois-with-herbs-roots-and-mushrooms Nestled within a patchwork of corn and soybean fields in Ava, Illinois, Scratch Brewing Co. uses hyperlocal ingredients foraged from the surrounding forest to flavor its beers. The microbrewery has garnered national attention for its unusual brews, earning a spot as a semifinalist for a James Beard Award this year. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:52:40 GMT /culture-history/2020-08-28/these-brewers-are-making-beer-that-tastes-like-southern-illinois-with-herbs-roots-and-mushrooms Shahla Farzan /politics-issues/2020-04-10/small-farms-adapt-as-coronavirus-pandemic-shortens-st-louis-farmers-market-season Saturday was supposed to be the first day of the farmers market in Tower Grove Park, one of the largest in the region, but St. Louis’ stay-at home order… Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:29:49 GMT /politics-issues/2020-04-10/small-farms-adapt-as-coronavirus-pandemic-shortens-st-louis-farmers-market-season Rachel Lippmann /health-science-environment/2019-06-17/a-dozen-st-louis-regional-farms-receive-publicity-boost-from-environmental-campaign At the end of 2018, Green Finned Hippy Farm in Pocahontas, Illinois, decided to stop selling its meat and poultry at farmers markets.The reason, according… Mon, 17 Jun 2019 22:52:15 GMT /health-science-environment/2019-06-17/a-dozen-st-louis-regional-farms-receive-publicity-boost-from-environmental-campaign Eli Chen /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-04-05/behind-the-headlines-an-oral-history-of-the-st-louis-six-from-slaughterhouse-to-sanctuary Two years ago this spring, six renegade steers who would later come to be known as Chico, Eddie, Houdini, Johnny Cash, Roo and Spirit took to the St.… Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:58:40 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2019-04-05/behind-the-headlines-an-oral-history-of-the-st-louis-six-from-slaughterhouse-to-sanctuary Evie Hemphill