Conscious Consumption

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Herb gardens will go dormant in a few months, but the desire to cook with the best possible ingredients never stops.

Biodynamic pioneer Alan Chadwick turned America on to radical growing methods – influencing everyone from Alice Waters to winemakers Fetzer and Frey. So how come you’ve never heard of him?

Here’s what the world’s coolest animal behaviorist wants you to know now.

How last week’s toxic mine water spill into the Animas River has impacted local agriculture.

Say hello to Sun Dog Farm in Blairsville, Georgia. They’re taking over Modern Farmer’s Instagram feed for a bit. Stop by and check them out.

Stop burping, cows. Please.

Drop those sugary, dyed drinks to recover from your workouts and try a glass of Jersey or Guernsey milk instead.

You can practically guarantee you’re growing the tastiest tomatoes – while cutting costs – by saving and storing your own seeds.