How the Next Generation of Farmers is Getting Creative with Land Access
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Opinion: The US Doesn’t Grow Enough Food – But We Could
The number of US farms has been declining for years, making us more reliant on importing food from other countries. Farmers could grow enough food to feed us all, if we shifted government priorities.
In Bad Naturalist, an Author Settles on a Mountain Top and Tries to Farm
Novelist Paula Whyman wanted to leave her city life and find an acre or two of rural pasture to explore. Instead, she found herself trying to restore 200 acres of farmland on a Virginia mountain top.
Why the West Needs Prairie Dogs
They're among the region's most despised species, but some tribes, researchers, and landowners are racing to save them.
If you're ready to get your hands in the dirt and finally start that garden plot, this is your guide.
Growing Corn in the Desert, No Irrigation Required
The surreal sight of squash, melons and corn sprouting from the sandy ground reflects an ancient farming technique that’s newly relevant.
Top 10 Farming Redefined Stories of 2024
Readers this year couldn't get enough of innovative ranchers, family farm dynamics, and examining factory farms.
With extreme heat making it perilous to work during the day, farmers and fisherfolk worldwide are adopting overnight hours. That comes with new dangers.
Ag-tech companies are innovating faster, and creating more tech to help farmers work more efficiently. Here are some of our most popular pieces exploring the biggest tech on farms today.
Can Human Urine Fertilize Our Crops?
New England farmers are participating in the first known field trials of human-urine fertilizer in the U.S.
