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The Killing Fields

A deadly kidney disease is ravaging the rice-growing regions of Sri Lanka. Are synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to blame?

by Brian Barth· July 31, 2017
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Aquaponics at Home: A Modern Farmer Review of Turnkey Aquaponics Systems for All Levels

From $100 countertop models to $20,000 backyard farms, here are five of the top off-the-shelf options.

by Brian Barth· July 18, 2017
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5 of the Most Valuable Crops You Can Grow in the US & How to Grow Them

These easy-to-grow and profitable crops are great for small farms.

by Brian Barth· July 17, 2017
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How Would Trump’s Food Stamp Cuts Hurt Americans? Let Us Count the Ways

10 groups that will feel the squeeze, either in their wallets, stomachs, or both.

by Brian Barth· July 13, 2017
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The Best Plants to Attract Pollinators, by Region

If you plant it, they will come.

by Brian Barth· June 23, 2017
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Last Word with Chef José Andrés

The Spanish-born chef oversees a massive restaurant empire, but he put principle above profit two years ago – pulling out of a deal with the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., after our future president made disparaging remarks about Hispanic immigrants.

by Brian Barth· June 22, 2017
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Bats, Beetles, Butterflies… And Other Pollinators That Aren’t Bees (and How to Attract Them)

From bats and beetles to lemurs and people, the job of pollination goes far beyond our beloved bees.

by Brian Barth· June 20, 2017
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7 Links Between the Food on Your Plate and Our Changing Climate

What’s the carbon footprint of your dinner?

by Brian Barth· June 13, 2017
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Goat Husbandry 101

Which goat is right for you?

by Brian Barth· June 13, 2017
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