Week nineteen – masking the rain
During the last week of July 2020, I heard some farmer say “This 2020 drought is worse than 2012.” I
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Pontiac farmers dealing with range of dry conditions
STEPHEN RICCIOPONTIAC July 29, 2020While the last several weeks have seen a slight uptick in rain, Pontiac farmers once again
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Local teacher’s garden shines light on heritage, sustainability
STEPHEN RICCIOQUYON July 29, 2020With the help of Canadian horses, old-fashioned gardening techniques and Pontiac soil, the fresh vegetables of
Read moreWeek nineteen: making changes
Last week, I learned a new meaning of R and D (research and duplicate).Last weekend, we did as many old
Read moreWeek eighteen – the science lesson!
On July 17, 2020 I awakened at four in the morning to the sound of rain falling on the tin
Read moreWeek sixteen – Just like farming
As this war against COVID-19 progresses, I witness an increasing number of challenges that are similar to what farmers have
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