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Sunsets and Soil

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  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Jul 29, 2025
  • Columnist: Marilee Foster
Not too long after I began farming, I also began writing these weekly columns. While there is a tradition of farmer/writers, the two professions don’t marry, and so if you... more

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