Our culture is stunningly “seed stupid.” Here’s why we should understand how seeds work, what’s at stake and who is doing the work to preserve and protect this all-important resource, excerpted from What We Sow, a new book by Jennifer Jewell.
In Becoming a Farmer, I Found Community and Unearthed My Trans Joy
Farming has allowed me to create a world where I finally belong.
Farming by Committee: How We Organize Our Agroforestry Co-op
While farming in a co-op can be more involved, it’s gratifying to share both the risks and the rewards.
Why I Keep Coming Back to Seed Catalogs
In the cold winter months, poring over seed catalogs gives me the promise of spring.
How I Went from a Non-Recycler to a Vermicompost Queen
I discovered that worms may be my best chance at fighting climate change.
Why Don’t American Farmers Embrace Peasant Farming?
The term “peasant farming” describes many small-scale producers, who may or may not own the land they farm. So why won’t the designation catch on in the US?
I Was ‘The Goose Lady.’ Then Avian Flu Came For My Flock
Love and experience were not enough to save my birds from the highly contagious virus.
