They come from seeds with lineages that trace back at least 50 years, before long-distance distribution inspired industrial agriculturalists to engineer produce that could withstand the rigors of traveling to supermarkets. The people behind a new enterprise called How On Earth are investing in the idea of "food less-traveled" for SouthCoast in order to increase regional sustainability and reduce the fossil fuel it takes to bring goods to market. Unlike most community-sponsored agriculture...

The Preparatory Committee expressed gratitude to the people and Government of Eritrea under the leadership of President Isaias Afwerki for creating the opportunity for the Somali people to discuss, in a round table, the liberation and reconstitution of their country. More than 350 people representing different social groups of Somali society, including leaders of the Union of Islamic Courts, clan heads, intellectuals, community elders and religious leaders are taking part in the Congress....

While the 4-H program awards ribbons for visual appraisal, the final results include tabulation of the live placing, rate of gain and carcass merit. There were more than 300 market lambs entered in this years event. DesMoinesRegister.com is pleased to be able to offer its users the opportunity to make comments and hold conversations online. Since DesMoinesRegister.com does not control user submitted statements, we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find offensive or...

Includes sheep shearing, herding with sheepdogs, drop-in-and-spin demonstrations, and handcrafted wool and natural-fiber items. Considered New England's largest seaside festival, featuring more than 60 arts and crafts dealers, live entertainment, street performers, children's activities and fireworks. Films, discussions and lectures in honor of the silent-film star, whose career spanned 75 years and included an honorary Oscar. You can plan now to attend these weekend events, occurring...

If she is working overseas, you might begin by asking: is the factory clean and safe, has she time to visit the bathroom, where does she sleep and is she locked in? Can she join a union, may she refuse overtime and how many hours a day must she work to eat, live and keep her family? First, it is clear the ethics of the fashion industry need serious attention; second, consumers are becoming acutely conscious of the disparity between the price, aesthetics, and the short life cycle of...