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The Miracle of Persimmons

The Miracle of Persimmons

I have always advised beginning farmers, “Grow those crops that you like to eat, you’ll do a better job.” The persimmon requires that I amend that advice. In all honesty, I don’t particularly like the taste and texture of persimmons. It’s not that I have a bad memory...
Pests and Organic Farming

Pests and Organic Farming

When folks find out that I am an organic farmer, the first question they ask is, “What do you do to control the pests?,” This surprises me—it’s as if they view all farming as some sort of heavily defensive act, that farmers are like generals in the field fighting off...