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Foodies Convene on the Lawn of America’s First Foodie: Thomas Jefferson
The gardens and orchards at Monticello contain many of the 330 different crops and 170 fruit varieties that Jefferson is believed to have grown. In other words, he was a bit of a nut for crop diversity.
Rwanda’s Ag Minister: Agnes Matilda Kalibata
Agnes Matilda Kalibata has transformed Rwanda’s farms – and she’s not done yet.
Ranchers in the vast prairies surrounding the Black Hills of South Dakota face a bleak picture after record snowstorms over the weekend. Roofs have collapsed, trees are down, and t...
A Backyard Wind Farm of Your Very Own
Harness the wind to power your house.
The Future of Food (Packaging)
Dave Edwards and his company WikiFoods aim to partner with various collaborators to develop innovative new ways to package and store your food. Together with Stonyfield Farms they will launch their first product, edible frozen yogurt and ice cream encased in naturally-flavored edible skins and sold in biodegradable cellophane bags.
Over time, both the vineyards and restaurants of the Valle de Guadalupe region in Baja have thrived, drawing enthusiastic customers and critical successes.
The Caffeinated Revolution: Drinking Good Coffee in Colombia
“The crappiest coffee you drink is on coffee farm.”
Welcome to Modern Farmer’s harvest column, in which we highlight what is seasonal, talk to those who grow it, and share a recipe (or two). This week: chili peppers.
Global Guide to Local: Traverse City, MI
Four hours north of Detroit by car is Traverse City – locals affectionately call it T.C. – a small town known as much for its cherries as it is for its lakes. Lately T.C. has become a global destination for local food and drink.
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