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Agriculture Threatens Bats. These Farmers Want to be Part of a Solution.
Bats help farms, but in general, farms don’t help them back. Some farmers are trying to change that with a more bat-friendly approach.
Preserving the Salt Ponds of Hanapēpē
Hawaiian salt farming is an ancient practice passed down through generations. Locals hope modern problems won’t stand in the way of tradition.
Q&A: How Community Land Trusts Help to Preserve Farmland
A conversation with Susan Witt, a pioneering voice on the topic of citizen responsibility for shaping local economies, which includes ensuring access to affordable farmland.
Meet the Woman Who Launched a Local Training Program to Save Native Bees
Andrea Montoya created an advocacy program of community members to plant native species across the city, re-wilding urban spaces into critical habitat.
The increasing popularity of hard cider means apple trees planted a century ago are being rediscovered and restored.
Spotlight On the Arizona Nonprofit Working to Transform Urban Food Deserts
By going all in on permaculture and neighborhood gleaning, nonprofit Homegrown is aiming to feed Phoenix—and one day, the country.
Chris Newman Wants to Help You Start Farming—Without Ruining Your Life
The first-generation farmer wants new farmers to stop thinking about individual small farms and start thinking about cooperatives.
Ranchers Embrace Virtual Fencing for Greener Pastures
Virtual fencing is being introduced to ranchers across the United States. Here's how it’s affected their livestock operations.
Your Questions About Agroforestry, Answered
We asked Modern Farmer readers what they wanted to know about planting trees.
