The Community Organizing Effort That Helped Save an Urban Farm in New Orleans
Our stories connect people to their food and highlight producers and innovators working to create a sustainable future.
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This is part two in a series about the organizations that support producers transitioning out of factory farming and the farmers who make the leap.
Are Flooded Fields and Orchards the Answer to California’s Groundwater Shortage?
Some growers in California believe that harvesting and storing surface water deep underground could be one solution to the state’s water woes.
Mexico’s Floating Gardens Are an Ancient Wonder of Sustainable Farming
Chinampas — an ingenious adaptation to the Valley of Mexico’s lake-filled landscape — could hold lessons for cities around the world.
On the Ground With Growers Working to Localize Seed Production
The local food movement often has its roots in seeds grown far afield, but more farmers want to bring those foundational pieces of agriculture back home.
How are Tree Fruit Farmers Adapting to a Changing Climate?
Climate change threatens to upend fruit production. From mulching to thinking bigger, here’s how some farmers are adjusting to a riskier future.
Meet the South Carolina Farmers Following Gullah Agricultural Traditions
The Jones family farm stands resolutely on an island facing Black land loss.
Agriculture Threatens Bats. These Farmers Want to be Part of a Solution.
Bats help farms, but in general, farms don’t help them back. Some farmers are trying to change that with a more bat-friendly approach.
Preserving the Salt Ponds of Hanapēpē
Hawaiian salt farming is an ancient practice passed down through generations. Locals hope modern problems won’t stand in the way of tradition.
Q&A: How Community Land Trusts Help to Preserve Farmland
A conversation with Susan Witt, a pioneering voice on the topic of citizen responsibility for shaping local economies, which includes ensuring access to affordable farmland.
