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It’s big, it’s complicated and a new version is being negotiated this year. Here’s what to know about how the farm bill works.
Brown Tail Moth Outbreak Makes Life Itchy for Maine Farmers
Warming spring weather spurs outbreak of moths, wreaking havoc on Maine orchards and causing health problems.
Can the Heat from Running Computers Help Grow Our Food? It’s Complicated.
So-called “organic data centers” want to leverage waste heat from server farms for food production.
Meet the Hawai’i Farmer Turning Island Waste into a Composting Community
In South Kona, Emiko Chantal Chung wants to create a relationship-rich ecosystem to feed local families and transform waste management, starting with her beloved worms.
Chick Lit: Inside The Real World of Backyard Chickens
In Tove Danovich’s new book, the author explores the ins and outs of backyard chickens and the people who love them.
How a night spent with birthing ewes helped me find transcendence in the dark.
Payment for the Past: Recognizing Indigenous Seed Stewardship
Indigenous royalties acknowledge the past, but they are complicated to implement.
Meet the Modern Majorcan Grafter Spreading Biodiversity
One of the youngest men taking on this ancestral practice on the Spanish island, Pere Sureda uses his knowledge of grafting to propagate traditional fruit varieties and preserve local heritage.
Squeezing the Most Out of California’s Water Supply
As agriculture withers amid an ever-warming climate, a flexible approach to water management can help cushion the blow.
