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Britain's Economy Is Already Seeing a Rapid Shift Due to Climate Change
Climate change could spark major shifts in British produce in the coming decades as the country attempts to avoid a “catastrophic” environmental fallout.
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Here's Why the Ultra-Wealthy Like Bill Gates and Thomas Peterffy Are Investing in U.S. Farmland
An estimated 30% of all farmland is owned by landlords who don’t farm themselves, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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What the Impending Rubber ‘Apocalypse' Means for the U.S. Economy
Rubber is a critical raw material needed for car tires, personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves, and many more everyday products. Anytime you’re going anywhere, you’re using rubber. Now, supply chain disruptions have thrown the rubber industry into a tailspin. “We could be on the cusp of a rubber apocalypse,” Ohio State University professor Katrina Cornish told...
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Singapore's Urban Farmers Seek High-Tech Solutions to Turn Waste Into Resources
Some in Singapore are turning to urban farming in this land-scarce city, as they look for ways to turn waste into resources for electronics or cosmetics.
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China Has Banned Taiwan's Pineapples. Taiwan Says It's Not Fair Play
Beijing on Friday announced that it would temporarily stop imports of the tropical fruit from the island from March 1.
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Farmers Adapting to Survive
NBC 7’s Consumer Bob went to a local farm to see how they’re coping with the changes.
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Farmers Adapt to Survive During the Pandemic
NBC 7 Responds’ Consumer Bob looked at how some farmers are adapting now that some of their biggest customers have stopped ordering.
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Ramona Camel Farm Spreads Virtual Cheer Through Visits with Animals
One local business in Ramona is hoping to spread a little cheer during this very uncertain time.
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Camel Farm Goes Virtual
NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews has more.
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'We're Fighting for Our Lives': US Apple Farmers Endure Major Crop and Profit Losses as Climate Changes
Climate change is posing an existential threat to the precarious lives of farmers across the country. More intense and frequent weather disasters are wiping out entire harvests, and warmer winters are exposing crops to severe frost damage. For apples, a warm spell in the winter will force trees to flower prematurely and expose the buds to unpredictable winter frosts, hail...
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Pedestrian Promenade Could Replace Gaslamp's Fifth Ave
A night on the town in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter could look very different in the near future.
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Pedestrian Promenade Could Replace Gaslamp's 5th Ave
NBC 7’s Joe Little talks to business owners about the idea of Fifth Avenue becoming a pedestrian promenade.
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Too Gourd to Be True! Pumpkin Flavored Everything at Farmer John's Pumpkin Farm!
From pumpkin beer to pumpkin mac n cheese, this is too gourd to be true. Check out all the pumpkin flavored food and drink and of course pumpkins at Farmer John’s in Half Moon Bay. As seen on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019.
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Feast on Fresh Seafood and Cocktails at the Sand Dollar Restaurant
Feast on the fresh seafood and gourmet cocktails at Sand Dollar Restaurant in Stinson Beach As seen on California Live on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.
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Picasso of Pumpkin Carving Shows Off Spooktacular Gourds
Oh my gourd. Malou Nubla shows off the Half Moon Bay haunt at Farmer John’s Pumpkin Farm on California Live Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019.
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Get the Perfect Pizza at Milo & Olive!
Get the best bread and pizza in town at Milo & Olive. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner check out this hidden gem in Santa Monica. As seen on California Live on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.
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Travel Chaos, Jobs Lost as UK Firm Thomas Cook Collapses
Families stranded, honeymoons and vacations canceled, thousands of workers laid off: The sudden collapse of British tour company Thomas Cook and its network of airlines and hotels sowed chaos for hundreds of thousands of travelers and businesses around the world Monday. Brought down by a variety of factors, including crushing debts and online competition, the 178-year-old travel agency that helped...
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The Next Food Holiday Is So Cheesy (and Burgery, Too)
Seriously, it’s National Cheeseburger Day, and there are deals sizzling on the proverbial grill.
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‘I'm Fulfilling My Destiny': Local Teacher Gets Bacon Internship
A Southern California teacher got the chance to be the first-ever bacon intern for Farmer Boys, rating burgers and salads with bacon in them. Michael Brownlee reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019.
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Got a Haul of Apples for Fall? Here's What to Do With Them
It’s that time of year again, when fresh apples are piled high at farmer’s markets. If you are lucky enough to live near an orchard, you can take the day and pick your own bushel of apples. But whether you are picking them at the market or off a tree, there are many great things to do with apples that...