Meet the Modern Farmer: John Ross
“Climbing ladders with two 20-pound bags of apples is better than any gym,” says the 71-year-old.
We’ve Bred Plants to Remove Their Natural Defenses. How Do We Get Them Back?
Bring us more bugs! But the good ones, this time.
How to Make Farm-Fresh Cheese at Home
Like fine wine, good cheese has a reputation as something that requires expert skills and special equipment to make. It’s the kind of thing there are four-year degree programs for; not something you would attempt after work one night.
A Bitter Harvest: Inside Japanese-American Internment Camps During World War II
For the Japanese Americans interned during World War II, farming served as a tie to the past – and to the future.
Organics Aren’t Just for Hippies Anymore: A Q&A with Bob Scowcroft
The first full-time employee of California Certified Organic Farmers and the co-founder of the Organic Farming Research Foundation shares stories and humor from the early days of organics.
Chef Tom Colicchio Gets Roasted for a Great Cause
Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio takes the hot seat Oct. 26 at the second annual Chef’s Roast to benefit two organizations that are changing the food system for the better.
JetBlue Has A Real, Working Farm At JFK Airport In New York City
They’ll be growing those trademark blue potatoes they serve as chips on-board.
This week, our #iamamodernfarmer friends were joined by a cow and an alpaca. (We heartily approve.) Plus, we saw lots of end-of-season veggies. (Bye, summer.)
Worth the Visit: Hyper-Local in Athens, Ohio
Spend a weekend eating your way through the Appalachian town of Athens, where nearly everything is homegrown.
