At a Hopland conference, a farmer Casey O’Neill reflects on community, burnout and the need for systemic support in local food systems.
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O’Neill: Winter farming is challenging but carries its own rewards
New shelter systems should help with this week’s snow load.
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O’Neill: The chickens come home to roost
Our dependence on fossil fuels drives military interventions, making winter storms more destructive and a farmer’s life harder.
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O’Neill: Eliminating young firs to benefit huge oaks improves the forest — and planting beds
Grants to manage forests help a much broader community than just the landowner.
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O’Neill: Rain is coming, with slower days ahead
But cannabis is ripening earlier than usual, so harvest is in full swing.