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‘We’re Cut Off’: Rural Farmers Are Desperate For Broadband Internet
Millions of Americans live without reliable internet services. For farmers and food providers, this leaves them lagging behind competition and stuck with outdated equipment. Now, they’re looking to the Farm Bill for answers.
Troops Leaving Service Find New Purpose on the Farm
Transitioning back to civilian life can be a challenge for service members. This agricultural bootcamp helps veterans cultivate new beginnings and find opportunities in farming and food.
As Climate Change Endangers Wild Truffles, US Producers Try Cultivation Instead
One of the most prized symbols of ultra-luxe indulgence is being endangered by climate change.
Where Corn and Soybeans are King, Some Farmers See ‘Unconventional’ Future
In Iowa, the pandemic and subsequent higher food prices have boosted interest in farming differently. But while interest is growing, unconventional farming isn’t always easy.
Meet the Veterinary Professor Zooming Knowledge from Iowa to Ukraine’s Pig Farmers
With the grain markets in Ukraine unreliable and the supply chain for grain unstable, many Ukrainian farmers are turning to swine to make a living. But raising pigs can be complicated. So, they turned to a teacher from Iowa.
On the farm, haunted houses and barns invite guests into a narrative about rural identity.
Meet the Modern Farming Consultant Sharing Ancient Culture and Traditions in Alaska
A member of the Tlingit tribe, Naomi Michalsen is working to share Indigenous food systems with others to ensure those traditions don’t get lost.
Stopping Aquaculture Rope Pollution at the Source
When pieces of yellow rope kept washing ashore, industry and community got together to turn the tide.
Could Salt Water Be the Solution to Future Irrigation Woes?
Freshwater supplies are under stress as the global demand for food increases. Through selective breeding, one company is creating crops that can be irrigated with salt water.
