Phosphorus: Too Much of a Good Thing?
Midwest farmers and university scientists work together to reduce the agricultural runoff polluting our lakes.
Earth Movers: Nicole Bernard Dawes
Her father started Cape Cod Potato Chips; Mom ran a health-food store; Nicole Bernard Dawes split the difference with her company, Late July Snacks, which takes the junk out of junk food.
How a Founding Father and a British Agriculturist Helped America’s Farmers
George Washington believed his young nation was only as strong as its farmers, so less than three years after the end of hostilities with England in 1783, he turned to that country’s best and brightest for help in improving his own, and America’s, agricultural practices.
A Southern honey company teaches schoolchildren about bees (birds not included).
July: Events and Happenings Around the World
Bring on sweet summertime! This month’s events offer opportunities to get some serious ag-related education, try your hand at beekeeping and natural dyeing, and eat food you can feel good about.
Meet the Modern Farmers: Abra Berens and Jess Piskor
Jess Piskor met Abra Berens 10 years ago while they were serving bowls of matzo-ball soup and pastrami sandwiches at Ann Arbor's legendary Zingerman's deli. At the time, Piskor hap...
