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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.
A Look Inside the Lab Helping to Restore America’s Native Plants
How the National Seed Laboratory supports nurseries and land restoration projects across the country.
The Biggest Little Farm Is Back With a New Special
John and Molly Chester brought regenerative farming to a new audience with their documentary in 2018. Now, the family returns in a new special—with a cookbook slated for later this year.
Farming At Your Fingertips: How Technology is Changing Agriculture Work
There’s an app for everything, from analyzing sales data to automating lighting and temperatures. Is this the future of farming?
