Are Foodborne Illnesses on the Rise? (+ Answers to 5 Other Food Safety Questions)
The Food Safety and Modernization Act is a rude awakening for many farmers. But will it really address the root of the problem?
What $485,000 Buys You In West Virginia: The Carroll Farm
62 acres, a move-in ready residence, a second home that needs major renovations, and a two-story barn.
From Farm to Fuel Tank: 5 Eco-Friendly Crops Grown for Gas and Diesel
Most biofuel in America is made from GMO corn grown in industrial monocultures in the Midwest. But researchers are racing to develop alternative fuels from more environmentally-friendly crops.
Could a GMO Wheat Bring Bread to Celiac Sufferers?
Will bread made from genetically-modified wheat even be allowed in the country where it was created?
These documentary filmmakers want to reach across the aisle – and break through the echo chamber.
The USDA Is Being Sued for Delaying New Organic Standards
The Organic Trade Association has had enough.
Rock Lobster From a Farm Could Soon Be Coming to a Menu Near You
Rock lobster ain’t just a B52’s song, it’s a beloved meal around the world. And now scientists have figured out a way to raise them on a farm.
Meet the Modern Farmers: Margot Brooks and Alex Eaton
Margot Brooks may be a sixth-generation dairy farmer, but she hasn’t exactly followed in her family’s footsteps.
How “Speed Dating” Socials Strengthen Local Food Economies
A chef and a farmer walk into a bar…
