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Hemp hemp hooray: Industrial hemp legalized in California

Oct 28, 2013 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living, Hemp Products

NOTE: This article first appeared in October 2013, belatedly updated in June 2024. For decades, farmers and environmental activists have been trying to legalize nonpsychoactive hemp for cultivation in California. The plants require far less water and fertilizers than...

Enchanting Chanterelles: Mushroom hunting in SLO

Jan 4, 2012 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living, Health & Nutrition, San Luis Obispo

Someone you know may be a member of a secret society. Shortly after a rain, clad in heavy slacks, long sleeves and sturdy shoes, they leave the comfort of their living rooms and televisions to hunt for gold in the oak forests of California. What they seek...

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