Small Farmers, Acidified Lakes, Toxic Waste and More Bits & Pieces

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Maine's worm supply is in danger.
Maine's worm supply is in danger.
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Got bugs? In the future, caffeine may get rid of them.
Got bugs? In the future, caffeine may get rid of them.
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Acidified lakes may get some relief from a handy kitchen staple.
Acidified lakes may get some relief from a handy kitchen staple.

Controversial California Condo Development

Hoping to cash in on the celebrity status of three prominent environmentalists, a developer in Santa Rosa, California, plans to name three streets in his new condo project after Ansel Adams, Rachel Carson and John Muir — after he fells 120 giant redwood trees to make way for the development. The Sierra Club is protesting.

Small Farmers Losing Ground

The latest statistics from the Agriculture Department reveal that the small farmer continues to lose ground. During the 12 months prior to the 1984 count, the United States lost 37,600 farms. The average farm now covers 437 acres, 5 more than in 1983. What’s more, the top 14 percent have annual sales of at least $100,000 and make up half of all farm acreage.

Plop, Plop…Relief for Acidified Lakes

  • Published on Jan 1, 1985
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