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Farm
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.
Why Are Family Farms in Trouble?
In 2012, the USDA forecast that most (70 percent) family farms would transfer hands over the next 20 years. What are farmers doing now to ensure their farms' survival?
A Detroiter spent decades growing a healthier self and city. Here’s why he might move on.
Gardening Heals: Detroiter’s Cancer Treatment Eased by her Work With Soil
Starting a garden while simultaneously learning of a cancer diagnosis, Heidi Penix’s garden is a vital source of mental and emotional support throughout her treatment.
10 Essential Guides for the Farm Curious
So you want to start farming, but you're not sure where to start. We've got you.
The Community Organizing Effort That Helped Save an Urban Farm in New Orleans
A park had plans on building a road through a beloved urban farm and youth program in New Orleans. But the farm’s supporters weren’t having it.
Dive Deep: The Future of Aquaculture
What will become of our oceans, and our aquaculture industry? These stories highlight people working to ensure smooth sailing in our waters for years to come.
