Will Carruthers
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(Re)Charging into the Future
Could groundwater recharge buffer us from “climate whiplash”? On a cloudy day in late March, puddles of water linger below the vines at Saralee’s Vineyard as dark rain clouds loom overhead. From the second story of a large barn-turned-tasting room, the scene is a reminder that the rainy season has yet to end. But, if you look…
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The Honey Bunch
Local mead producers turn to bees for a sweet, sustainable drink Spend time with a beekeeper and you might realize they see the world a little differently than the average farmer. Instead of inspecting soil for its richness or gazing out at rolling vineyards, the beekeeper is attracted to land with a mixture of plants…