Shelby Vittek, Author at Modern Farmer
The Winery Garden That Feeds Migrant Vineyard Workers

At Somerston Estate in Napa Valley, a half-acre plot is devoted to growing fruits and... (more)

Shelby Vittek
September 5, 2022
An Ode to Heirloom Okra

Earlier this year, Chris Smith planted more than 100 varieties of okra on the farm... (more)

Shelby Vittek
August 15, 2021
Meet the Bartender-Botanist Showcasing Forgotten Ingredients

In his garden, Danny Childs tends to a host of different plants that he uses... (more)

Shelby Vittek
August 14, 2021
Armed to Urban Farm Looks to Help Veterans Grow

When De’Keither Stamps retired from the military after 12 years of service, he returned home... (more)

Shelby Vittek
August 7, 2021
Cultivating Crops and Community at TransGenerational Farm

While growing up in western Kansas, Jayne Henson was surrounded by agriculture. Her father was... (more)

Shelby Vittek
June 19, 2021
Meet the Modern Farmer: Peculiar Pig Farm

At the age of seven, Marvin Ross was given his first pig. His grandfather, a... (more)

Shelby Vittek
May 8, 2021
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