In response to the coronavirus pandemic Modern Farmer is launching the Million Gardens Movement—a national effort to encourage and support the planting of one million new gardens, whether it’s on a windowsill or in your backyard. As we all struggle with social isolation, disrupted supply chains, and economic hardship, simply growing a tomato can be […]

If you’re a new gardener who has only recently planted seeds, you’ll soon enough catch sight of tiny sprouts poking their way above the soil. This is a good sign that means your hard work as a plant mom or dad is paying off! At the same time, it’s important to make sure your seedlings […]

Simply working outside with your hands and watching the seeds you plant grow into food are some of the most rewarding things about farming. But having a firm grasp on the business and marketing side of your operations is vital. The most meticulous crop plan can go to waste if you don’t know how you’re […]

It isn’t just meatpacking plants that have been hotspots for COVID-19 to spread within the agricultural industry. In Washington state, reports Jesse Newman at the Wall Street Journal, apple and sweet cherry farms are struggling with COVID-19 in a number of ways. The local industry is facing problems establishing and maintaining safe operations, caring for […]