Meet the Modern Farmers: Jessika Tantisook and Jared Oakes
When Jessika Tantisook and Jared Oakes began weaning their 10-acre cranberry bog off chemicals, people said it couldn’t be done.
Wendell Berry Is Not a Prophet
At 83, America’s beloved farmer-philosopher still has plenty to say about how our disregard for the past points us in a destructive direction.
Another “Tail” of Courage from California Fires: Luna the Guard Dog Wouldn’t Leave Her Pigs
In another “tail” of courage, Luna, a two-year-old Great Pyrenees, refused to leave her heritage breed pigs behind during the Northern California Firestorm.
Meet the Modern Farmer: Gustavo Jimenez
Gustavo Jimenez started as an undocumented immigrant. Now he and his wife run Jimenez Family Farm.
To paraphrase a Chinese proverb about planting trees, the best time to start contemplating the future of your farm was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
5 Readers Share Their Favorite Farm Tools for Fall
Whether handling chickens or hauling cows, our readers rely on these tools to get the job done.
How a North Carolina Minister Sowed Seeds of Hope in a Food Desert
First, the Reverend Richard Joyner got mad. Then he got a trowel. Sick and tired of seeing his congregation suffer from poor nutrition, the North Carolina minister sowed seeds of hope in a food desert.
Is Black Light the Path to a Stink-Free Livestock Farm?
Researchers at Iowa State University are using a new technique involving the UV light-producing device to help reduce bad odors on the farm.
Those Low-Fat Avocados? Well, They’re Just Plain Old Avocados
There’s nothing new about about attempts at “diet” avocados.
