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Honoring the Ukrainian Roots of American Wheat
‘If you’ve ever eaten a slice of bread, you can thank Ukraine.’
How the Hunt for Wild Ginseng Changed America
In his new book, Luke Manget shows just how integral ginseng was—and still is—to the Appalachian experience.
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.
