The Community Organizing Effort That Helped Save an Urban Farm in New Orleans
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American Wineries Look to Elevate Hybrid Grapes
These winemakers want to lift the production of hybrid wines to the level of ones made with Old World varieties.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Peculiar Pig Farm
This Black farmer hopes to reclaim some of his family’s agricultural history.
How a Farm Helped Save Sea Turtles in the Cayman Islands
A new study considers the Cayman Turtle Centre’s role in the species’ rebound.
Why the Humble Legume Could Be the Answer to Europe’s Fertilizer Addiction
An average cereal farm in Scotland could grow a legume crop for one year in a five-year cycle and reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed over the entire cycle by nearly 50 percent.
Researchers Find Pasture Land Is Great for Solar Panels
A new study finds that installing solar panels results in roughly the same sheep production—plus, a ton of free energy.
There are at least 28 state legislatures debating healthy soil initiatives this spring.
Trading Houseplants and Building Community
Online plant swap groups have blossomed during the pandemic.
How to Create a Memorial Garden
Channel your grief into planting a long-lasting tribute to a loved one.
Harvest Hosts Connects Family Farms With RV Travelers
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