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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 11h

this is so good!

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 2d

In an odd paradox, there is more demand for elk meat than there are elk farmers. And yet, there are constraints that are preventing more elk farms from starting — what's the story?

Karen Fischer has more:
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Will the American Elk Industry Shed Its Velvet? - Offrange

There’s too much demand and not enough elk.

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 2d

Should we make an Offrange account on here?

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 2d

In an odd paradox, there is more demand for elk meat than there are elk farmers. And yet, there are constraints that are preventing more elk farms from starting — what's the story?

Karen Fischer has more:
ambrook.com/offrange/liv...

Will the American Elk Industry Shed Its Velvet? - Offrange

There’s too much demand and not enough elk.

ambrook.com

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 9d

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:
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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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Kyle R Freund @kylefreund.com · 7d

Offrange was basically created for me.

As a proud former child laborer, this kind of work that gets at the nuances of the topic & how things have changed since I was a kid. Good insights into some traditions that few would understand. CC @jessehirsch.bsky.social
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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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dandelion @dandey.bsky.social · 9d

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 · 10d

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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Nolan is raising cherries ⋆ ˚｡🌸⋆ ˚｡ @ndmonaghan.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 10d

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

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.

ambrook.com

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 15d

"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.

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 12d

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:
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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 · 12d

Breaking

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 19d

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

Rude

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 15d

"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 · 22d

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.

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 18d

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 · 22d

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 · 19d

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 · 19d

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

Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 20d

(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 · 20d

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 · 21d

Feel like there's a word for this

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 21d

Feel like there's a word for this

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Jesse Hirsch @jessehirsch.bsky.social · 24d

“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:
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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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