The Midwest is known for its rows and rows of corn and soybeans that uniformly cover the landscape. But in central Missouri, farmer Linus Rothermich disrupts the usual corn and soybean rotation with Japanese millet. He has been growing it since 1993. “Golly, I have to think how far back that is,” he said. “I […]

The rhythm of North San Juan, CA has changed. Locals—all 151 of them, according to the last census—still grab coffees or a bite at The Ridge Cafe or Mama’s Pizzeria and pick up soil and starts at Sweetland Garden Mercantile. Everyone still knows everyone, and the tiny town still has its own version of hustle […]

It was early December 2016, and the first real cold of the season was descending upon Salt Spring Island, British Columbia and The Olive Farm’s 72 acres was a flurry of activity. Sheri and George Braun, the grove’s owners, had waited until the last possible moment before the onslaught of winter weather to make sure […]