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The Great American Chestnut Tree Revival

More than a century ago, billions of American chestnuts were wiped out by an invasive fungus. Now, scientists are working to restore the tree to its former glory.

by Shea Swenson
Food

The History of the Maligned and Misunderstood Fruitcake

The polarizing dessert that people love to hate became a holiday mainstay thanks, in part, to the US Postal Service.

by Jeffrey Miller
Food

Putting the Egg Back in Eggnog

Store-bought versions hardly resemble the drink’s rich, boozy origins.

by Fran Hopper
Farm

Why Are Barns Painted Red?

It’s aesthetically pleasing, yes, but there’s a historic reason behind the crimson hue.

by Thomas Durant Visser
Farm-Spotlight On

Spotlight On an Organization Restoring a Community of Black Farmers

Jubilee Justice’s rice project helps growers foster meaningful and sustainable relationships with the land.

by Emily Baron Cadloff
Food-Article

10 Farmers and Gardeners to Follow on TikTok

The video app is home to a plethora of tips and inspiration for growers of all kinds.

by Emily Baron Cadloff and Shelby Vittek
Farm-Article

Farm Booty: An Instagram Ode to Farmers’ Butts

These farmers are growing peaches (if you know what I mean).

by Emily Baron Cadloff
Consumption-Article

Farmer Sentiment Is at Its Lowest Point in Three Years

It has been a truly, historically awful year for American farmers.

by Dan Nosowitz
Farm-Article

Rooted in a History of World War II Refugees, Urban Foraging in Berlin Transcends Trends

Finding Berlin’s wild side in its parks, not its clubs.

by Susannah Edelbaum
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