Brian Barth, Author at Modern Farmer
Shrimpers vs. Sea Turtles: The War Continues

Just before Christmas, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration quietly posted a notice on its... (more)

Brian Barth
January 27, 2020
5 Times Fishermen Became Eco-Pirates

Commercial fishermen have often been painted as a callous bunch. And to an extent, the... (more)

Brian Barth
January 25, 2020
5 Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree Alternatives

Some folks use artificial Christmas trees because they can’t be bothered to deal with a... (more)

Brian Barth
December 16, 2019
The Elusive Goal of No-Till Organic

Tilling is as synonymous with farming and gardening as compost and muddy boots. It’s used... (more)

Brian Barth
October 28, 2019
Fires in the Amazon: What’s Agriculture Got to Do with It?

The latest climate crisis has turned the collective environmentalist gaze toward the Amazon, where thousands... (more)

Brian Barth
September 9, 2019
A Conversation with Rachael Garrett: Is the Solution to Deforestation in the...

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has drawn the ire of environmentalists for relaxing environmental regulations that... (more)

Brian Barth
September 8, 2019
Farmers Reeling From Record Year of Wildfires

In the era of climate change, record-setting fires are the new norm - something farmers... (more)

Brian Barth
September 10, 2018
Dicamba, Monsanto, and the Dangers of Pesticide Drift: A Modern Farmer Explainer

If you're confused about this latest chapter in the ongoing good-versus-evil debate about genetically engineered... (more)

Brian Barth
August 9, 2016
Farm Policy Primer: What is a Conservation Easement?

There are rewards, both moral and financial, for not selling Grandpa's farm to the local... (more)

Brian Barth
November 20, 2015
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