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How Vermont Became an Unlikely Hotbed for Saffron
A chance meeting of minds led to the discovery that growing and harvesting the spice suits the climate while also providing farmers extra income in the off-season.
Learning to Grieve and Grow In My Community Garden
In the early days of the pandemic, I tended to my new plot and houseplants as a way to mourn the loss of my beloved cat.
5 Great Shows About Farming and Ranching
The best dramas, docuseries and reality TV shows to watch this winter.
Amid a surge in demand, oyster farmers are excited to see the bivalve reclaim a place at the holiday dinner table.
The Indiana Farm Helping Burmese Refugees Reconnect With Their Roots
A refugee incubator farm in Fort Wayne is helping the community build wealth, knowledge and connections.
Some Norwegian Goats Are Contained Using Invisible Fences
The ‘CyborGoats’ wear a GPS unit around their neck that helps keep them from crossing over a virtual fence.
What Gets Lost When Designing the ‘Ultimate Chickpea’
Selecting genes for yield alone fails to address all the other issues impacting food security.
First Genetically Modified Strawberries to Hit Stores Soon
They’ll likely have an easy regulatory road.
Meeting the Growing Need for Accessible Agriculture
These companies and programs specialize in modifying farming equipment to make it usable and comfortable for all bodies.
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