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African rice farmers test traditions against NY climate
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In 2013, Nfamara Badjie and his wife, Dawn Hoyte, bought a 6-acre farm in Ulster Park, New York, in the Hudson Valley. They soon realized the fields were muddy – almost wetlands – but Badjie didn’t mind. “I said, ‘That’s the one I’m looking for, the wetland is good for the rice,’” Badjie said, flashing an easy smile. “Dawn said, ‘No, you can’t…
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Building a Climate Resilient Small Farm
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How one farmer has adapted for climate change through soil health, infrastructure, and better decision making. The Halloween storm dropped over 2.5” of rain on our farm. The first half inch fell in about a half hour increment and put a memorable end to Trick or Treating for our two little ghosts. The next two inches fell in…
Climate Resilience
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