Tag: Farming

Is Newfoundland & Labrador Under-utilizing Its Farming Potential?

Photo of an Aged wooden church on grassy meadow in sunlight in Newfoundland, Canada.

At first glance, the question of whether Newfoundland & Labrador is under-utilizing its farming potential might appear absurd. With its rugged coastline, storied fishing communities and dramatic landscapes, agriculture is not the first industry many associate with Canada’s easternmost province. Yet, beneath the Atlantic winds and steep hillsides lies a compelling argument that the province… Continue reading Is Newfoundland & Labrador Under-utilizing Its Farming Potential?

Agriculture in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands

An Aerial Shot of a Shore with Buildings in Guam

Agriculture in both the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) dates back centuries, rooted in the practices of the indigenous Chamorro people who cultivated food crops such as taro, breadfruit, bananas, and yams long before European contact. Traditional methods emphasized subsistence farming, where families produced their own food, and… Continue reading Agriculture in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands