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The Oyster Shuckers Turned Oyster Farmers
After years of dreaming, the owners of a Georgia restaurant known for its raw bar finally made waves in growing their own bivalves.
Meet the Modern Farmer Turning Manure Into Water
Why one Texas dairy farmer is going all in on cow waste.
The Rancher Creating Community for Queer Farmers, One Social Media Post at a Time
Ryan Goodman launched his ‘Pride in Agriculture’ campaign to change and grow the industry into something more inclusive.
Why Scientists Want to Bring Farming to Swampy Peatlands
Wet agriculture, called paludiculture, turns peatlands into productive growing areas.
Can Dryland Farming Help Growers Endure Increasing Heatwaves and Drought?
Indigenous practitioners around the world have farmed with only rainwater for millennia. But it’s unclear whether conventional agriculture, which relies heavily on irrigation, will learn any of their lessons.
How One Oregon Farmer Implemented Permaculture Techniques to Conserve Water
At Tabula Rasa Farms, Brenda Smola-Foti has purposefully designed rainfall-catching ponds, terraces and water gardens in an effort to hydrate the land for years to come.
A Guide to Drought-Resilient Farm Animals
As with people, some livestock and poultry breeds tolerate heat better than others.
10 Drought-Tolerant Crops to Plant Amid Water Scarcity
These fruits and vegetables will thrive even in the hottest conditions.
The Past, Present and Future of the West’s Water Woes
Western states are getting hotter and drier each year, with little to no water to support agricultural operations. How did we get here, and where do we go?
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