Food Archives - Modern Farmer
Drinking, and Thinking About, More Sustainable Beer

Brewing takes a heavy toll on the environment. The average brewery uses six gallons of... (more)

Ruvani de Silva
April 4, 2024
He Wanted to Start Up a Composting Operation. Outdated Zoning Laws Stood...

Where there’s a will, there’s not always a way.  Ben Stanger has composted his whole... (more)

Emily Baron Cadloff
March 18, 2024
Digging In: Food’s Big, Plastic Problem

“Does anyone realize we’re headed toward plastic armageddon?” That’s how Bradley Aiken of Portland, OR... (more)

Rose Garrett
March 6, 2024
What You Can Do About The Overwhelming Problem of Plastic Packaging

For most people on the planet, plastic has become inescapable. It’s also harmful to humans... (more)

Rose Garrett
March 6, 2024
Your Food is Less Nutritious Than It Used to Be

Think about a strawberry. How big is it? What color is it? It’s March—are you... (more)

Emily Baron Cadloff
March 5, 2024
Hot? Hungry? Step Inside These Food Forests

Below the red-tile roofs of the Catalina Foothills, an affluent area on the north end... (more)

Max Graham, Grist
February 1, 2024
The Role of the Hunter in Fighting Hunger

“There’s too damn many and you can quote me on that,” says Larry Vance, referring... (more)

Heidi Chaya
December 11, 2023
Scouting Out Eco-Friendly Drinks in a Sea of Greenwashing

Taking responsibility for an epidemic of climate disasters is something no individual can or should... (more)

Kathleen Willcox
October 25, 2023
The Bourbon Industry Relies on White Oaks, Which Are in Decline. Now,...

There are five key rules to follow when making bourbon whiskey. First, it must be... (more)

Emily Baron Cadloff
October 16, 2023
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