Meet the 4th Generation Rancher Driving a Regenerative Cattle Collective Forward
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Fewer Farms, Smaller Farms, and Lower Incomes: The Agriculture Census Is Out
The USDA conducts a massive census of agriculture once every five years.
Bee-Safe Pesticide May Not Be So Safe, Says New Study
In the wake of widespread condemning of neonicotinoid pesticides as they affect bee populations, chemical companies have tried to come up with alternatives.
5 Flowers to Attract Beneficial Insects to Your Beds
We all know the critical role that bees play in pollinating crops. But there are other beneficial bugs that make a garden go ’round.
Book Excerpt: “Protecting Pollinators: How to Save the Creatures that Feed Our World”
Regular contributor Jodi Helmer’s book was released that week.
This Organic Mill is Helping Transform a Regional Economy
In Ohio, Shagbark Seed & Mill is trying to make local, organic grains the rule rather than the exception.
Q&A: Leidy Casimiro Rodriguez, Cuba’s Agroecology Queen
Her country learned the value of food sovereignty the hard way. Now she wants to ensure that self-sufficiency is baked into Cuba’s future.
Modern Farmer photographer shortlisted for prestigious Pink Lady Food Photography Awards!
Photographer Monica R. Goya is nominated in two categories: Bring Home the Harvest, and Food For Sale, both images taken for the delightful story below. Her photos were chosen from 9000 entries from 77 countries. Good luck Monica!
Alaska’s Last Dairy Farm Is In Trouble
Times are tough for dairy farmers in the Last Frontier. Rather, times are tough for dairy farmer, because there’s only one.
10 New Fruit Trees and Edible Vines for Your Garden This Spring
Expand your palate with these eccentric, easy-to-grow varieties.
