Why Maine is Taking the Feds to Court Over Sludge
Maine was the first state in the nation to ban the use of sludge as a fertilizer. Now, the Maine Organic Farmers And Gardeners Association plans to take the EPA to court over farmland lost to forever chemical contamination.
Extreme heat is one of the most dangerous factors for farmworkers during the hot summer months. We need to act now to protect these workers and our food supply.
Mexican Cities and States Could Run Out of Water. What’s the Solution?
More than 22 million people in Mexico City could face a complete water shortage this month, and millions more around the country deal with frequent droughts and water shortages. Is it time to rethink our relationship with water?
Ciudades y estados mexicanos podrían quedarse sin agua. ¿Cuál es la solución?
Más de 22 millones de personas en la Ciudad de México podrían enfrentar una escasez total de agua este mes, y millones más en todo el país lidian con sequías frecuentes y escasez de agua. ¿Es hora de replantearnos nuestra relación con el agua?
A Win for Growers Who Protect Biodiversity on Agricultural Land
By mapping wildlife and endangered plant species on agricultural land, growers are empowered to make adjustments that don’t impede their productivity.
Farmers Face a Mental Health Crisis. Talking to Others in the Industry Can Help
As the stigma around mental health in agriculture lessens, farmers and advocates are learning how to create an ecosystem of support for one another.
We Need Regenerative Agriculture, But How Can Farmers Fund the Transition?
“It’s always us asking the question of what do we want to do? And then going out and trying desperately to find some money to offset the capital that it takes to run a farm.”
The House Proposed a New Farm Bill. This Will Affect Your Life—Even if You’re Not a Farmer.
What’s on the table: weakened climate funding, props to factory farms, cuts to SNAP and what you can do about it.
