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Food
How High-Pressure Processing Is Helping Remote Farmers Bring Fresher Foods to Market
A cold preservation method is pumping more value into crops by capturing ripeness and extending shelf life.
They’ve Come a Long Way, But Gene Banks Still Lack Protections for Certain Crops
A global effort revealed that certain crops are better represented in gene banks. Now, researchers are working to fill the gaps.
A Botanist-Bartender’s Ode to the Dandelion
From wine and mead to amaro and tonics, the spring dandelion has long been a prized plant in beverages.
Designing Food Labels For the Visually Impaired
From Braille on boxes to QR codes for screen readers, producers are finding ways to make their goods more accessible.
It’s Time to Celebrate Our Gardening Failures
Forget the picture-perfect garden photos. Instead, turn to this Facebook oasis of crappy yields and disappointing starts.
How to Harvest Seaweed Sustainably
Think of harvesting seaweed like giving the plant a haircut, leaving the root so it can grow all year, and other useful tips to ensure a sustainable harvest.
The Pandemic’s Gardening Boom Shows How Gardening Can Cultivate Public Health
As lockdowns went into effect in the spring of 2020, many people took up gardening as a coping mechanism. But will a hobby born out of a crisis recede as life returns to normal?
Your Cup of Coffee Is Brought to You By the Birds and the Bees
Even a self-pollinating plant like coffee relies on a multitude of pollinators.
Tracing the Link Between Slavery and Peanut Farming
A new book delves into the history of a crop that affected indentured and enslaved people on a global scale.
