In California, Climate Change Fuels Disasters—and a Push For More Farmworker Protections
Buffeted by fire and flooding, California has moved slowly to provide disaster relief for farmworkers. Despite being better than the status quo, one-off payments are often too little, too late.
Is Whole Milk Headed Back to School?
It’s been more than a decade since whole and 2 percent milk disappeared from US schools. A growing movement, spurred by dairy farmers, aims to reintroduce the beverage.
As Chaga Keeps Trending, Mycologists Worry About Running Out
Chaga, a fungus found in colder climates, is a trendy ingredient in supplements and functional foods. But some foragers worry the supply is growing thin.
Cows Have a Methane Problem. Dairy Farmers are Hoping New Innovations Can Help
Methane is 25 times as potent as carbon dioxide when it comes to trapping heat in the atmosphere, and a single cow can belch 220 pounds of it every year.
Wary of Wolves, Some Western Ranchers Are Returning to Life on the Range
As the wolf population rebounds in the American West, cattle ranchers are going to extreme measures to coexist with the legendary predators.
Millets — Ancient Drought-Resistant Grains — Could Help the Midwest Survive Climate Change
Though millet is sustainable, weather resilient, and nutritious, it has not gotten nearly the same level of US policy and research attention compared to corn and soybeans.
Cannabis farmers in California were ready for big returns when legalization passed in the state. Now, they’re just hoping to break even.
The Hot and Cold of Growing Olives in Canada
As damaging heat waves become more frequent, the Pacific Northwest provides hope for adventurous olive growers willing to take a risk.
Climate Disruptions Force Salt Farmers to Reimagine Their Businesses
To survive in the age of climate change, salt farmers from around the world will have to adjust their production methods and revenue streams.
