Organic farm a model for beginning farmers

COLO -- One agricultural myth says it is impossible to start farming unless your parents already farm and can help you. Wende Elliott doesn’t believe it.

Coffee Roasters Eye Premium Market

As coffee futures hover close to a 13-year high and the industry battles crop production concerns, one constant in a challenging economy is consumer demand for gourmet coffee.

A rivalry is brewing over credit for fried beer

Will the real inventor of fried beer please stand up?

Guatemalan spa resort treats hillsides and humans with tender care

TRACY BARNETT/Special Contributor Several outdoor dining and lounging areas invite contemplation of the area's natural beauty at Las Cumbres.Everything about Las Cumbres says "Guatemala," from the bright marimba music playing in the restaurant to the delectable chocolate-coffee blend, glistening from the oil of the fresh organic beans grown nearby.

La Motte Redefined

Visitors to La Motte Estate in the Franschhoek Valley will soon be welcomed by significant new developments. The renewal programme, aptly named "La Motte.