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Could Edible Cactus Be the Next Big Specialty Crop?
Often treated as a weed, prickly pear cactus has a ton of potential. But first, producers need to create a market for the versatile crop in the US.
The Country’s First Hmong-Owned and -Operated Farm
Sixteen families from the Hmong American Farmers Association recently purchased 155 acres of farmland in Minnesota.
What raising and harvesting chickens taught me about killing in the service of living.
Why You Should Grow Almonds and Thyme Together
A new study confirms that these plants make the perfect pairing—both environmentally and economically.
Meet the Former Chefs Growing Restaurant-Driven Produce in Suburban Albany
Emma Hearst and John Barker once prepared ingredients for diners. Now they grow them at Forts Ferry Farm.
Making the Case for Intercropping
A new study supports the practice of cultivating more than one crop in a field at a time, moving away from a monocrop model.
Meet the Modern Farmer Helping Immigrant Farmers Sell Their Produce
In Rhode Island, Jake Stanton works to help immigrant farmers market and grow their produce and skills.
Paddleboarding Goats Make a Splash on Prince Edward Island
Hitting the water with farmer Devon Saila and her beach-loving goats.
Rice Growers Continue to Battle Weedy Enemy
A new herbicide-resistant rice variety was supposed to help farmers control an aggressive weed in their fields. Now, the weed has evolved to be herbicide-resistant, too.
