Skip to content
  • Farm
  • Food
  • Consumption
  • Search

Article

Topics

  • Farming Redefined
  • Food Equity
  • Conscious Consumption
  • Meet the Modern Farmer
  • On The Ground
  • Spotlight On
  • How To

Explore

  • People
  • Solutions Hub
  • Series

Modern Farmer

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Collaborations
  • Submissions

The Modern Farmer Weekly

Consumption

This is the Year to Eat More Upcycled Foods

As consumer interest in climate-friendly consumption grows, “upcycled” products—made from food that otherwise wouldn’t be utilized—are gaining steam, with an official certification and more.

by Elena Valeriote
Food

Climate Change Is Coming for Your Favorite Condiments

From mustard to ketchup, here's what to know about how a warming world will impact the availability of beloved pantry staples.

by Kathleen Willcox
Consumption

A Plastic Tsunami is Taking Over Farms. What Will Stop Plasticulture? 

Across North America, recycling companies, legislators and growers are seeking solutions to eliminate plastic waste from accumulating in farmers’ fields and in landfills. 

by Jennifer Cole
Farm

Swapping Seasons, Casting Shade: How Farmers Are Growing Food in the Fearsome Phoenix Heat

Food farmers are making it work in sweltering Arizona, offering lessons for farmers in other regions where summer temperatures are rising.

by Callie Radke Stevens
Farm

Agroforestry Deepens Roots with New Demonstration Farm Network

Transitioning from traditional agricultural methods to agroforestry often requires a shift in mindset and education. The Savanna Institute aims to speed that shift by showing farmers just what’s possible.

by Sheila Julson
A truck drives by ellow flowers on the side of the road.
Farm

Pollinator Habitat is Falling to the Side of the Road—in a Good Way

State departments of transportation across the country are using their land to support pollinator conservation.

by Lena Beck
Farm

When Natural Disasters Strike the Farm, the Effects Linger

Extreme weather events are happening more often and with more intensity. Surviving them is a multi-year process.

by Emily Baron Cadloff
Food

Can Milk Be Climate-Neutral?

A growing number of dairy companies are trying to be climate-neutral, but is there a right way to get there?

by Bridget Shirvell
Farm

When Not Farming is the Best Use of Land

Across North America, government agencies and groups promoting agricultural land conservation are asking growers and producers to remove land from active production and rewild it.

by Jennifer Cole
Previous 1 2 … 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … 396 397 Next

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • X

Explore topics

  • Farm
  • Food
  • Consumption

Suggested Solution

Urban farming garden idea with vertical planters, raised bed and containers full of various vegetables and flowering plants.

Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Share With Us

We want to hear from Modern Farmer readers who have thoughtful commentary, actionable solutions, or helpful ideas to share.

Submit

For people who care where their food comes from.

Topics

  • Farming Redefined
  • Food Equity
  • Conscious Consumption

Modern Farmer

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Collaborations
  • Submissions

Community and Policies

  • Community Guidelines
  • Ethics and Policies
  • Funders and Supporters
  • Republication Guidelines
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Privacy Policy

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • X

© 2026 Modern Farmer. All rights reserved.

Modern Farmer is part of Epic Gardening, Inc.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settings ACCEPT
Cookies Policy

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non Necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and are used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies.

Save & Accept