Hello, I’m Erin France

I write about farming, gardening, cooking, health and environmental issues. I’ve recently been published in WebMD and Hobby Farming magazine. I write a semi-regular gardening column for the Athens, Ga., weekly, The Flagpole.

I own and manage a 1/4 acre garden, two goats, two dogs and a flock of chatty chickens. I ran my own small business delivering fresh produce and a weekly newsletter to local homes for the last three years.

If you’d like to know more about my background in writing, editing, farming or food, you can find my LinkedIn profile here.

Health articles

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Tests, Viruses, and Advice: Navigating the New Flu Season
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Tests, Viruses, and Advice: Navigating the New Flu Season
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Published on WebMD.com

Oct. 29, 2024 — So you feel stuffy or a little feverish. What’s your move?

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So You Think You Need Therapy. What’s Next?
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So You Think You Need Therapy. What’s Next?
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Published on WebMD.com

Oct. 29, 2024 — So you feel stuffy or a little feverish. What’s your move?

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How to Keep Bugs Away in the Summertime
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How to Keep Bugs Away in the Summertime
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Published on Flagpole.com

June 26,2024 — Georgia summers—the times it doesn’t feel like living inside a post-workout armpit—can come with a hive of biting, buzzing insects. Here are some ways to keep the bugs out of your hair and make your time outdoors more enjoyable. 

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Farming articles

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Raising Goats Isn’t Always Great
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Raising Goats Isn’t Always Great
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Published on Flagpole.com

March 1, 2023 — Although a clever acronym, G.O.A.T. denotes an undisputed greatness—something that the polarizing cloven-hoofed rascals do not own. Even goat owners like me are more likely to tell tales of vexing pranksters than placid, perfect plant-eaters. Goats require more attention than many other farm animals because of their attitudes, health and unwavering desire to escape any fencing.

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Electric borders
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Electric borders
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Published in Hobby Farms magazine. (Behind a paywall)

July/August 2024 — You don’t need 100 head of cattle and acres of land to reap the benefits of rotational grazing. Portable electric fencing is a great small-farm tool for increasing soil fertility, taming some of the most stubborn weeds and feeding your animals all at the same time.

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Finding the Right Seeds is the First Step to a Great Garden
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Finding the Right Seeds is the First Step to a Great Garden
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Published on Flagpole.com

Jan. 31, 2024 — Where you’ll go for seeds likely will depend on what you’re looking for and how much money you can budget for your garden this year. If you’re just picking up one or two packets, shopping in a store is fine. Otherwise, you’ll likely get more interesting seeds by shopping online.

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