Far from being barren wastelands, deserts are biologically rich habitats with a vast array of animals and plants that have adapted to the harsh conditions there. Some deserts are among the planet ...

Instead, the desert region is the find itself ... the site (cacao only grows in the tropical climates of Meso- and South America). Sadly, climactic changes caused Chaco Canyon to decline.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority is facilitating $30 million in competitive grant funding for food security projects. The money is aimed at helping 14 of the state's established food ...