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dandelion @dandey.bsky.social · 3d

i detassled (and so did my sisters) as a kid and even at that age i remember thinking "it's insane that this is legal"

Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 4d

Migrant farm labor is a huge topic right now, but we took a look at a different type of farmworker: teenagers.

Jake Zajkowski reports on whether teen carveouts for agriculture will last in the face of changing labor laws and hiring practices:
ambrook.com/offrange/lab...

Teens in the Tassels: How Youth Farm Labor Still Powers the Midwest - Offrange

Corn detasseling continues to be a beloved Midwestern tradition, as youth labor regulations progress and migrant workers compete with the young workforce.

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Nolan is raising cherries ⋆ ˚｡🌸⋆ ˚｡ @ndmonaghan.bsky.social · 4d

Jake is a wonderful reporter, and I'm excited to see his debut in Offrange! Check out this great piece

Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 4d

Migrant farm labor is a huge topic right now, but we took a look at a different type of farmworker: teenagers.

Jake Zajkowski reports on whether teen carveouts for agriculture will last in the face of changing labor laws and hiring practices:
ambrook.com/offrange/lab...

Teens in the Tassels: How Youth Farm Labor Still Powers the Midwest - Offrange

Corn detasseling continues to be a beloved Midwestern tradition, as youth labor regulations progress and migrant workers compete with the young workforce.

ambrook.com

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 3d

Breadtree is a remarkable farming and processing operation, with the USDA funding to process 1 million pounds of chestnuts a year. 150 farmers have partnered in the operation — but are American consumers ready for all those nuts?

New from Ben Seal:
ambrook.com/offrange/cro...

The Longest View in the Room - Offrange

In building a foundation for the future, tree crop cooperatives are taking a patient approach to agricultural sustainability. It all starts with chestnuts.

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 4d

Migrant farm labor is a huge topic right now, but we took a look at a different type of farmworker: teenagers.

Jake Zajkowski reports on whether teen carveouts for agriculture will last in the face of changing labor laws and hiring practices:
ambrook.com/offrange/lab...

Teens in the Tassels: How Youth Farm Labor Still Powers the Midwest - Offrange

Corn detasseling continues to be a beloved Midwestern tradition, as youth labor regulations progress and migrant workers compete with the young workforce.

ambrook.com

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 9d

"There generally isn’t a lot of widespread coverage of Black oyster economies and farmers.”

That's why we had @iamtabari.bsky.social dig into the rich legacy of Black oystermen and women in the U.S., who helped build it into a multibillion-dollar industry today.
ambrook.com/offrange/fis...

The Legacy of Black Oyster Farmers - Offrange

Steeped in a rich history, Black oystermen and women across U.S. coastal regions have been disappearing for decades — a revival may be underway.

ambrook.com

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 6d

In cases all around the country, farmers are being asked to give up their property under eminent domain, for everything from public housing projects to CO2 pipelines.

David Silverberg looks at what's going on, and how some farmers are fighting back:
ambrook.com/offrange/lan...

Taking Your Farm - Offrange

Farmers are increasingly facing property seizures, instigated by eminent domain, that allow governments to develop their land for new projects.

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 6d

Breaking

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 13d

Inspired by Bigfoot hunters, wildlife official in Oregon have been using drones to scare wolves away from cattle. Human voices often yell through drone speakers.

New from Rose Garrett:
ambrook.com/offrange/liv...

Drones vs Wolves - Offrange

Ranchers will try anything to keep wolves away from livestock. Could an aerial approach be the answer?

ambrook.com

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 7d

Rude

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 9d

"There generally isn’t a lot of widespread coverage of Black oyster economies and farmers.”

That's why we had @iamtabari.bsky.social dig into the rich legacy of Black oystermen and women in the U.S., who helped build it into a multibillion-dollar industry today.
ambrook.com/offrange/fis...

The Legacy of Black Oyster Farmers - Offrange

Steeped in a rich history, Black oystermen and women across U.S. coastal regions have been disappearing for decades — a revival may be underway.

ambrook.com

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Lela Nargi @lelanargi.bsky.social · 16d

Wildfires are having increasing negative impacts on animals, landscapes, and humans — including farmers and ranchers and their livestock and properties. This week in Offrange, I investigate how prescribed burns can help, and how to protect yourself and your acreage. ambrook.com/offrange/liv...

To Burn or Not to Burn - Offrange

After years of devastating wildfires, many producers are wondering if prescribed burns might improve their acreage. Here’s how to keep land, livestock, buildings, and selves safe.

ambrook.com

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 12d

Ranchers can often be resistant to doing their own prescribed burns — this article gives a bunch of great suggestions on how and why they should!

Lela Nargi @lelanargi.bsky.social · 16d

Wildfires are having increasing negative impacts on animals, landscapes, and humans — including farmers and ranchers and their livestock and properties. This week in Offrange, I investigate how prescribed burns can help, and how to protect yourself and your acreage. ambrook.com/offrange/liv...

To Burn or Not to Burn - Offrange

After years of devastating wildfires, many producers are wondering if prescribed burns might improve their acreage. Here’s how to keep land, livestock, buildings, and selves safe.

ambrook.com

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 13d

Inspired by Bigfoot hunters, wildlife official in Oregon have been using drones to scare wolves away from cattle. Human voices often yell through drone speakers.

New from Rose Garrett:
ambrook.com/offrange/liv...

Drones vs Wolves - Offrange

Ranchers will try anything to keep wolves away from livestock. Could an aerial approach be the answer?

ambrook.com

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 13d

Finger hovering over mouse, thoughts of Climate Week spinning in my brain

Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 13d

(I have no idea if it will matter but I still like the visceral reaction from real people)

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 13d

Feel like everyone is doing a good job of shaming AI out of the public square, and it's not even a coordinated movement

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 15d

Feel like there's a word for this

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 15d

Feel like there's a word for this

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 18d

“To me, a lot of the country now is undergrazed, and that’s why our fire danger has skyrocketed around here.”

There's a lot less cattle in Texas Hill Country than before. Experts say that's why wildfires have dramatically spiked.

New from Serina DeSalvio:
ambrook.com/offrange/env...

Wildfire Lessons From Texas Hill Country - Offrange

This year’s devastating Crabapple Fire revealed ranchland vulnerabilities — and provided a roadmap for how to minimize future damage.

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Ben Lilliston @benlilliston.bsky.social · 16d

Screwworm found just 70 miles from US border, working north. Could be highly damaging to concentrated US cattle industry www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-...

www.aphis.usda.gov

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 16d

Did you see the new one,

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 16d

Did you see the new one?

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Steffani [Scary Name Here] Cameron 🇨🇦 @snarkysteff.bsky.social · 17d

I had some giggles reading this.

I bought a deep freeze in February and am feeling some of this. I’m currently going through a “Omigod I have to live out of the freezer for a month” humility thing of reckoning with the humbling pile of odd bags jammed into it.

Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 17d

If you aren't aware I send out a sporadic free newsletter about surplus grocery shopping. Here's a good introduction:
the-haul.ghost.io/shop-til-you...

It's a light and fun distraction from THE HORRORS and I'm publishing a new issue today. Sign up! (Or don't, it's ok)

Shop til you drop

For the last few months I've been stopping by the surplus grocer every day, which I pretend is French behavior. You know the vibe? Sashay down to the greengrocer, canvas tote slung over shoulder, grab...

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 17d

LOVE A DEEP FREEZER

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 17d

would have been hard to maintain a sepia-toned lovefest if they included actual clips of him speaking

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