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The Illegal Business Of Growing Cotton In Ameri...

While large-scale farms dominate cotton production, there's a growing interest in home gardening and small-scale farming. Many people cultivate cotton for fiber, ornamental purposes, or to preserve heirloom varieties. However,...

The Cotton Ball Conundrum: A History of Pharmac...

The humble cotton ball, once a staple in pill bottles, had a surprising origin. Introduced by Bayer in the early 1900s, it was intended to prevent pills from rattling and...

Black Farmers Cooperative Empowers Community Th...

Philadelphia, PA – Food insecurity continues to plague many communities in and aroundPhiladelphia and despite advances, the city retains its dubious distinction as America’s poorestbig city.“Today, African Americans and people...

From Cotton Fields to Corporate Giants: Randolp...

Randolph, Arizona, a quaint enclave within Coolidge, Pinal County, boasts a storied past steeped in agriculture and communal strength. Established in 1925, it drew farmers nationwide, including many Black farmers...

Vance Faces Backlash: Black Farmers Urge Apolog...

 The National Black Farmers Association is urging Republican Vice-Presidential candidate JD Vance to apologize for remarks suggesting that the Biden-Harris administration distributed farm benefits based on race. Vance's comments appeared...

Wally Amos: A Legacy of Cookies, Courage, and L...

Wally Amos, the founder of Famous Amos cookies, launched his business in 1975 with a $25,000 loan from friends in Hollywood, including singer Helen Reddy, her then-husband Jeff Wald, and...