Top 10 Farming Redefined Stories of 2024
Readers this year couldn't get enough of innovative ranchers, family farm dynamics, and examining factory farms.
There’s a lot going on in farming these days.
Some farmers are looking at succession plans, trying to figure out who will take over the family business. Others are looking to transition away from factory farming, and still others are looking at bringing on new technology or systems to help them be more efficient.
This year, we explored what farming means to people across the US and the world, and brought you stories of truly modern farmers.
Here, we’ve collected our top 10 most read, shared, and commented on Farming Redefined stories for you to revisit. Let us know which stories you connected with the most in the comments.
In this series
Why Are Family Farms in Trouble?
In 2012, the USDA forecast that most (70 percent) family farms would transfer hands over the next 20 years. What are farmers doing now to ensure their farms' survival?
The increasing popularity of hard cider means apple trees planted a century ago are being rediscovered and restored.
Meet the Ranchers Working to Sustain the World’s Largest Elk Population
At this Colorado ranch, elk are a benefit.
Ranchers Embrace Virtual Fencing for Greener Pastures
Virtual fencing is being introduced to ranchers across the United States. Here's how it’s affected their livestock operations.
This is part two in a series about the organizations that support producers transitioning out of factory farming and the farmers who make the leap.
How to Reduce Your Plastic Usage in the Garden
Gardening can be a huge culprit for plastic use, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are easy ways to reduce your plastic use in the garden
I’m a Farmer Who’s Learned to Coexist with Wildlife. Here’s How You Can, Too.
Balancing agricultural productivity with the needs of wildlife can be a steep learning curve. But when it’s done right, everyone benefits.
What do people mean when they say, “factory farm”? Here’s a short breakdown, and why people want alternatives.
What a Trump or Harris Presidency Will Mean for Farmers and Eaters
What could our food system look like under these two different leaders? Here’s what we know from their policy positions.
Soil Blocking Has Many Benefits. What is It and How Can You Get Started?
Soil blocking is a plastic-free seed-starting method that’s gaining popularity as farmers and gardeners look to more sustainable practices.
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