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North Dakota honey producers ask President Trump for tariffs
While some industries are eager to see tariffs rolled back, North Dakota’s honey producers are asking for more. With prices stuck at 20-year lows and costs rising across the board—from bee feed to labor—they say unfair competition is pouring in through back[...]
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Manitoba steps up to complete Prairie Innovation Centre in Brandon
When agriculture thrives, rural communities do too—and Manitoba is betting big on that connection. With $120 million in combined funding and bridge financing, the province is jumpstarting construction on Assiniboine College’s Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture. It’s more than a building—it’s[...]
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Meat processing demand builds education and business opportunities in rural Minnesota
There’s a quiet revolution happening in Staples, Minnesota—one cut of meat at a time. As small-town butchers retire and centralized meatpacking plants reveal their fragility, students like Parker Witulski and Tay Faber are stepping into the gap. Their training ground? A first-of-its-kind[...]
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On This Day | Minot’s Immense Flour Mill
The mill opened Oct. 28 last and is managed in a very capable manner, by the son of one of the owners, L. E. Miller, a young man of more than the ordinary business [...]Read More... from On This Day | Minot’s[...]
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Prairie Fare: Celebrate spring with safe, nutritious food
The month of May is marked with celebrations for many families. This year has its usual events for my family with two birthdays and a wedding anniversary. Mother’s Day is in the mix, so I hope they remember. We also have two[...]
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Food Distributor’s Sales Forecast a Sign Restaurant Industry is Slowing
When Sysco starts tightening its forecast, the restaurant world takes notice. As the largest food supplier to restaurants across the country, a slowdown in their shipments signals something bigger: Americans are pulling back from dining out. Sysco just cut its 2025 growth[...]
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Texas Farmers Could Soon Face Fewer Hurdles at Local Markets
Members of a Texas House committee this week will consider a bill that would limit the number of permits farmers must have to participate at farmers markets. Currently in Texas, growers must have a permit from both the state health department and[...]
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Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our refrigerator
“I heard you and my husband Bill went on a tour of our pantry recently,” Mary says. “Somehow you magically shrank down so you could get to the back of the cupboard.” It’s true, Bill and I had a nice time inspecting[...]
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On This Day | North Dakota Ranks 6th in Butter!
It is pointed out that North Dakota now ranks 6th as a butter producing state, and if we, as a major butter producing state, do not take an active part by sending our share, [...]Read More... from On This Day | North[...]
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SNAP spending at farmers’ markets grew 431% over a decade and held steady post-pandemic
Farmers’ markets aren’t just for foodies anymore—they’ve become a growing lifeline for low-income families. SNAP spending at markets has jumped over 400% in the last decade, fueled by pandemic-era boosts and programs like Illinois’ Link Up, which doubles benefits at the market.[...]
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Prairie Fare: Let’s explore the food in our cupboards
The other day, my husband sent me a text with a link to a story about old food. Someone had found 25-year-old mayonnaise that looked like caramel. Not good. Later, I was reaching deep into my cupboards to see if any food[...]
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North Dakota House passes bill establishing rural grocery store grants to governor’s desk
Rural grocery stores are more than shelves and checkouts — they’re anchors of community life. But in North Dakota, many are struggling to survive as corporate chains like Dollar General expand into small towns. Senate Bill 2228 aims to push back, offering[...]
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Farm to School garden grant recipients announced, Two Minot Childcare Centers Awarded
Two Minot childcare centers are among 35 across North Dakota selected to receive Farm to School garden grants from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Instruction. Kiddie Korral 2.0 Child Care Center and Montessori of Minot /[...]
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Esther’s Acres ‘Farmacy’ Brings Food Back to the Basics
At a 125-year-old farm in Glenburn, a new kind of storefront is taking shape—quietly, honestly, and without a checkout counter. Esther’s Acres has opened a self-serve shop called the Farmacy, offering local produce, raw milk, handmade soaps, and more—no clerk needed. It’s[...]
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Championing Legislation in Support of Minot AFB Spouse
When Jenetta moved to Minot with her military family, she brought her registered cottage bakery, Simple Treats, along with her. But she quickly ran into a problem—North Dakota law didn’t allow her to sell products online or across state lines, cutting off[...]