Can Human Urine Fertilize Our Crops?
New England farmers are participating in the first known field trials of human-urine fertilizer in the U.S.
A Detroiter spent decades growing a healthier self and city. Here’s why he might move on.
Gardening Heals: Detroiter’s Cancer Treatment Eased by her Work With Soil
Starting a garden while simultaneously learning of a cancer diagnosis, Heidi Penix’s garden is a vital source of mental and emotional support throughout her treatment.
How Using Endangered Animals Might Actually Save Them
The earth’s sixth mass extinction is happening right now, with species dying off because of encroaching agriculture. Here’s why some farmers are opting to use those animals so we can all keep them around.
Building a Market for Invasive Species
Across the United States, chefs are seeking out invasive species for restaurant menus, hoping to build up ecological resilience while creating new income streams for vendors, and educating people about the impact of food choices.
A Win for Growers Who Protect Biodiversity on Agricultural Land
By mapping wildlife and endangered plant species on agricultural land, growers are empowered to make adjustments that don’t impede their productivity.
Meet the Midwestern Farmer Restoring the Land by Growing Native Plants
“There's all kinds of environmental nightmares going on right now, and we need to do an ecological rehabilitation of this planet in a hurry.”
Soil erosion and climate change are just some of farming’s most pressing issues. Using familiar (or not-so-familiar) native plants as food crops is one solution.