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Measuring the True Amount of Food Loss on Farms
A free new tool from the World Wildlife Fund helps farmers measure how much crop loss is really happening in their fields.
The Lasting Legacy of the First Farmland Preservation Program
Since 1974, the Suffolk County initiative has helped save more than 11,000 acres of Long Island farmland from development.
How the Bird Flu Outbreak Is Affecting Backyard Egg Sellers
Avian flu has been found in more than 30 states so far, with hundreds of commercial flocks infected. What can small producers do to protect themselves?
Rescued Ducks Play a Vital Role on This Vegan Farm
At Sho Farm in Vermont, vegan farmers Melissa Hoffman and Shawn Smith work hand in hand with the land and its inhabitants.
What Can Be Done About the Phosphorus Crisis?
Global supplies of one of the main ingredients of fertilizer are running low, but researchers believe that restoring wildlife populations could help address the shortage.
Vineyards Grapple With How to Best Keep Their Workers Safe
As the West learns to live with the constant threat of extreme heat and wildfire, wineries are adapting their vineyard practices with workers top of mind.
How to Graft a Tree Using the ‘Whip and Tongue’ Method
Join two plants together as a way to grow hardier trees and accelerate the fruiting process.
To Meet the Demand for Organic Crops, We Need to Produce More Organic Seed
According to a new report, many farmers rely on conventional seed to grow organic crops, to the potential detriment of crop resilience.
Meet the Modern Farmer Saving Turkey’s Heirloom Seeds
Mehmet Öztan’s quest to recreate the flavors of his homeland turned into a passion for saving traditional varieties of Turkish fruits and vegetables.
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