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Banning Concentrated Feedlots is on the Ballot in Sonoma
Locals worry what this could mean for a region dominated by agritourism.
What a Trump or Harris Presidency Will Mean for Farmers and Eaters
What could our food system look like under these two different leaders? Here’s what we know from their policy positions.
How the Next Generation of Farmers is Getting Creative with Land Access
From collectives, to backyard farms, to leasing public land, the way we farm is shifting.
Backyard and Urban Farming: How to Start—Whether You Own Land or Not
So, you want your yard to be used for something more ecologically and socially valuable than turfgrass? Or you want to farm but don't have access to land? We’ve outlined things you need to consider to make it work.
Meet the Mycologist Stopping Ocean Plastics, One Mushroom Buoy at a Time
A surprisingly buoyant material, mycelium can help aquafarmers and fishermen end their dependency on plastic gear.
Meet the coastal farmer and forager introducing Oregon to climate cuisine.
Who is Feeding America’s Farmworkers?
In addition to the increasing risk of heat-related illnesses, constant exposure to fertilizers and pesticides, and the ever-present risk of labor exploitation, America's farmworkers face another escalating threat: Hunger.
Prepare a Slice of Your Yard For a Pollinator Garden
More than 85% of North American households have an outdoor living space. This Midwestern gardener swapped parts of her lawn for native plants that feed pollinators and wildlife.
How Can We Mobilize New Farmers?
Author Jennifer Grayson embedded herself in a training program for beginning farmers, then set out across the country meeting other first-time farmers to uncover how we could scale a new generation.
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