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.
Nature Can’t Run Without Parasites. What Happens When They Start to Disappear?
For centuries, people have thought of parasites as nature’s villains. They often infect people and livestock. In fact, parasites are by definition bad for their hosts, but today, more scientists are starting to think about parasites as forces for good.
On the Ground With Growers Working to Localize Seed Production
The local food movement often has its roots in seeds grown far afield, but more farmers want to bring those foundational pieces of agriculture back home.
How are Tree Fruit Farmers Adapting to a Changing Climate?
Climate change threatens to upend fruit production. From mulching to thinking bigger, here’s how some farmers are adjusting to a riskier future.
Agriculture Threatens Bats. These Farmers Want to be Part of a Solution.
Bats help farms, but in general, farms don’t help them back. Some farmers are trying to change that with a more bat-friendly approach.
Soil Blocking Has Many Benefits. What is It and How Can You Get Started?
Soil blocking is a plastic-free seed-starting method that’s gaining popularity as farmers and gardeners look to more sustainable practices.
Making ‘Weeds’ Part of the Food System
Tama Matsuoka Wong’s new book, Into the Weeds, is an invitation to change the way you look at what grows around you.
On the Ground With the Midwest Farmers Going All-In On Agroforestry
The Midwest may be known for its boundless row crops, but these farmers are enlisting the power of trees to prevent flooding and erosion and reintegrate symbiosis between animals and land.
Agroforestry Deepens Roots with New Demonstration Farm Network
Transitioning from traditional agricultural methods to agroforestry often requires a shift in mindset and education. The Savanna Institute aims to speed that shift by showing farmers just what’s possible.
