Canadian Indigenous Community to Start Fishing Lobster Without Authorization From Government
On Prince Edward Island, the Lennox Island First Nation plans to uphold its treaty right to fish for lobster. But federal regulators, concerned about conservation efforts, threaten to shut them down.
Designing Food Labels For the Visually Impaired
From Braille on boxes to QR codes for screen readers, producers are finding ways to make their goods more accessible.
Country’s First Known Case of Avian Flu Transmission to Humans Confirmed
An inmate in a Colorado prison is the first known person in the US to contract H5N1.
The Surprising Home of Arbor Day Celebrates 150 Years of Planting Trees
Nebraska City wasn’t known for trees. That is, until a former US Secretary of Agriculture moved there and brought his tree-planting mission with him.
It’s Time to Celebrate Our Gardening Failures
Forget the picture-perfect garden photos. Instead, turn to this Facebook oasis of crappy yields and disappointing starts.
The Biggest Little Farm Is Back With a New Special
John and Molly Chester brought regenerative farming to a new audience with their documentary in 2018. Now, the family returns in a new special—with a cookbook slated for later this year.
Farming At Your Fingertips: How Technology is Changing Agriculture Work
There’s an app for everything, from analyzing sales data to automating lighting and temperatures. Is this the future of farming?
How Onions Became a Staple On My Family’s Seder Plate
Every spring, my family gathers around our Passover table, which isn’t complete without a few raw onions.
Finding New Uses for Crab Shells in Agriculture
Chitosan, found in the shells of crustaceans, is a surprisingly versatile compound that can be used to make everything from fertilizers to food preservers.
