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New Science Is Backing Your Windowsill Microgreen Endeavors
Your kitchen-grown sprouts are just as nutritious as commercially grown ones.
How Mexico’s Lucrative Avocado Industry Became a Source of Political Tension
The recent US ban on avocado imports from Mexico underscores the risks of being so heavily reliant on a product that comes from one region in one country that’s rife with violence and corruption.
Steak’s Next Frontier: Customized and Lab-Grown to Order
Advancements in cell-grown meat offer consumers more choice without harming any animals. Is it really the miracle meat we were promised?
How Will Fish Survive the World’s Warming Waters?
Scientists are working to breed fish that can endure and adapt to environmental changes over the next century.
Meet the New Generation of Microbial Farmers
In an effort to replace chemical additives in food, scientists are harnessing the power of microbes naturally found in fermented foods, fungi and other plants.
The New Building Blocks of Our Favorite Foods
The future of food might not involve food at all. At least not in the way we know it.
Meet the Modern Farmer Working to Increase Food Self-Reliance in Hawaii
Kahua Pa’a Mua’s executive director, David Fuertes, believes sustainability not only comes from connecting with the land but also to each other.
Enjoyed for centuries, this winter delicacy involves just two ingredients: fresh maple syrup and snow.
Future Reliance On Fossil Fuels Could Put Unprecedented Stress On Food Systems
New research paints a harrowing picture of a drought-stricken planet.
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