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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.
Across America, food animal vets are in short supply. This steady decline threatens the entire food system. Can it be reversed?
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.
