Sustainable Living

We talk chickens with Justin Rhodes, the self-proclaimed “apron-wearing, permaculture chicken-ninja master.” He’s our latest #iamamodernfarmer contest winner.

Only the plane can smoke it.

Not pleased with what you pull from the ground? Your dirt may be to blame. Collecting samples properly – and sending them to a good lab – may be the most important thing you do this season.

These laws, which criminalize documenting conditions in animal agricultural facilities, erode trust in farmers and increase support for animal welfare legislation.

After tragedy struck her family and community, Christine Lanyero rebuilt her life by farming.

Low-maintenance and loaded with flavor, this little-known perennial herb is poised to become the next big thing among chefs and hip home cooks.

Flowers grown in the United States are fresher and subject to stricter labor and environmental laws. So why do imported blooms dominate the domestic market?

This week’s winner finds inspiration in her grandparents’ garden and local Long Island farmers.

Among the top climate-change culprits, agriculture finally attempts to address the issue, via a series of holistic methods called carbon farming.