Tobacco Field Where Martin Luther King Jr. Worked Preserved as Historic Site
The Connecticut property, where King worked in college, has important connections to the Civil Rights movement.
SNAP Benefits Can Be Used to Buy Seeds. Why Isn’t That Well Known?
The largest federal nutrition assistance program allows participants to purchase seeds and seedlings, which should, in theory, help low-income gardeners grow their own food.
US to Export Pork to India For the First Time
American pork products will head to India in exchange for produce like mangoes and pomegranates.
Take a Break with These Food and Farming Video Games
Is your city locking down again? Are you looking to escape the winter blues? These 10 games are the perfect distraction.
Biden Administration Unveils $1 Billion Plan To Expand Independent Meat Processing
President Biden held a virtual roundtable to discuss his plan to improve competition and supply chain issues in meat production.
At This Farm, Data Is the Most Important Crop
In Ottawa, a government-supported nonprofit is researching solutions to address current—and future—problems for farmers.
Will the New GMO Label Make a Difference?
Probably not, according to a new study that looks at how GMO and non-GMO labeling efforts influence consumer behavior.
Underneath the Mistletoe…You’ll Find the Plant It’s Stealing Nutrients From
This cheery holiday plant might encourage stolen kisses, but it’s also a tree-killing parasite.
The Great Recession Is Still Hurting the Christmas Tree Industry
A full growth cycle for a Christmas tree lasts more than a decade. The industry was hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis, the full effects of which are just now being felt.
