Farmers are often pointed to as the culprits behind the recent fires in Brazil. This researcher thinks agriculture—of a different sort—could solve the problem.
Five Root Crops to Plant Now for a Fall Harvest
Root vegetables are sweetest and juiciest when harvested in cool weather.
Q&A: Is Agriculture the Answer to Climate Change?
David Perry, the CEO of Indigo Ag—a company offering farmers cash for carbon sequestration—is betting on it.
How Did African-American Farmers Lose 90 percent of Their Land?
A combination of obscure legal mechanisms and racist institutions enabled—and continues to enable—developers to weasel it away.
The Vintage Books Every Organic Gardener Must Own
These nine classics chronicle the rise of sustainable agriculture in the 20th century from a fringe idea to mainstream success.
Dear Modern Farmer: Can I Eat the Snails from My Garden?
You can, and I have. Other than size, they’re not much different than the escargot you’d find in a French restaurant.
How to Harvest Shellfish from the Shore
In many seaside destinations, there is a bounty of mollusks to be found. Here’s how to gather them safely and sustainably.
Grow Your Own Iced Tea This Summer
Five herbs you can steep for a tasty cold summer beverage.
Can the Democrats Win Back Farm Country?
The rural vote has become decidedly Republican in recent decades. But many progressive pundits see an opening to change that in the 2020 election — it just might not be what they think it is.
