The Community Organizing Effort That Helped Save an Urban Farm in New Orleans
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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?
Meet the Farmer Pushing for a Guaranteed Basic Income for Agricultural Workers
As California’s water crisis worsens, farmer and activist Mai Nguyen is calling on the state to support affected small-scale agricultural producers and farmworkers.
What Does the Future Look Like for Georgia Peaches?
Despite their ubiquitous association with the state, peaches are no longer Georgia’s biggest fruit crop. As temperatures rise, growers and researchers are working to ensure that climate change doesn’t kill the industry.
The Prison Garden Empowering Women to Pursue Growth
An Atlanta-based nonprofit’s farm program helps incarcerated women feed themselves and others while preparing them to re-enter society.
How More Than a Century of Antarctic Agriculture Is Helping Scientists Grow Food in Space
Scientists just grew plants in soil from the moon, but the world’s southernmost continent has long provided researchers with the perfect place to test their agricultural techniques.
These Farmers and Ranchers Turn Trash Into Treasure
Conveyor belting, street sweeper brushes and other discarded materials are getting a second life on farms.
How Saving Seeds Is Helping This Modern Farmer Reconnect With Her Roots
In Canada, Indigenous seed steward Tiffany Traverse is focused on rediscovering, cultivating and preserving the traditional foods of her community.
Scientists Grow Plants in Moon Soil for the First Time
The seeds grew in lunar soil collected during Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions decades ago.
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