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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.
Meet the Woman Who Launched a Local Training Program to Save Native Bees
Andrea Montoya created an advocacy program of community members to plant native species across the city, re-wilding urban spaces into critical habitat.
The increasing popularity of hard cider means apple trees planted a century ago are being rediscovered and restored.
