A Kernel of Truth: Why Biofuels May Not Be Better
Twelve years ago, we believed corn held the key to reduced dependence on foreign oil. Now, ethanol fuel faces hard questions.
Zac Posen rules the runways, but spends weekends on his family’s Pennsylvania farm.
7 Medicinal Plants You Can Grow at Home
Why make a trip to the pharmacy when you can just visit your backyard? From St. John’s Wart to chamomile, here’s your zone-by-zone guide to botanical remedies.
Dolores Huerta: A Hero of the Farmworker Movement Finally Gets Her Due
A new film re-writes the history books on farmworker justice – and places this 87-year-old saint next to Cesar Chavez, where she belongs.
This Nonprofit Trains Dogs Specifically to Help Disabled Farmers
The dogs from PHARM Dog USA can obey hand signals, open gates, pick up dropped tools, and more.
5 Rare and Beautiful Farm Dog Breeds
You can’t go wrong with a Border Collie or Great Pyrenees, but there’s a lot of doggie diversity out there.
Odd Jobs: Four Weird Ways Dogs Have Earned Their Keep
Pulling milk carts, herding reindeer, and more. These dogs have jobs that go beyond the farms.
How to Choose a Livestock Guard Dog
Not just any dog has the instincts for the job. Dedicated, wise, and noble, LGDs are less a pet than an independent contractor.
Why We Need to Revitalize Organic Seed Farming
As the seed business becomes more and more consolidated, our plants and farmers are suffering. But public plant breeders are cautiously optimistic.
