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Local farming coalitions are growing in popularity as young, first-time farmers seek out community.

Farmers, eco-minded entrepreneurs, and nonprofits have launched companies and programs that turn composting into a community affair.

“Climbing ladders with two 20-pound bags of apples is better than any gym,” says the 71-year-old.

Bring us more bugs! But the good ones, this time.

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.

For the Japanese Americans interned during World War II, farming served as a tie to the past – and to the future.

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.

They’ll be growing those trademark blue potatoes they serve as chips on-board.

Bizarre fruits that taste like chicken (really!), ice cream, scrambled eggs, and more.