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Consumption-Article

What Do Fish, Butterflies, and Bats Have to Do With Booze?

How the alcohol industry impacts wildlife and tips for sipping more sustainably.

by Elena Valeriote
Farm-Personal Essay

In Bad Naturalist, an Author Settles on a Mountain Top and Tries to Farm

Novelist Paula Whyman wanted to leave her city life and find an acre or two of rural pasture to explore. Instead, she found herself trying to restore 200 acres of farmland on a Virginia mountain top.

by Paula Whyman
Food-Republication

A Secret Weapon in Agriculture’s Climate Fight: Ants

Ants — yes, ants — could protect apples, nuts, cocoa, and other beloved crops from disease and climate change.

by Ayurella Horn-Muller, Grist
Farm-Series

Ready to Garden? Start Here

If you're ready to get your hands in the dirt and finally start that garden plot, this is your guide.

by Modern Farmer
Farm-Series

The High Tech Farm

Ag-tech companies are innovating faster, and creating more tech to help farmers work more efficiently. Here are some of our most popular pieces exploring the biggest tech on farms today.

by Modern Farmer
Farm-Series

Dive Deep: The Future of Aquaculture

What will become of our oceans, and our aquaculture industry? These stories highlight people working to ensure smooth sailing in our waters for years to come.

by Modern Farmer
Farm-How to

How to Reduce Your Plastic Usage in the Garden

Gardening can be a huge culprit for plastic use, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are easy ways to reduce your plastic use in the garden

by Bridget Shirvell
Farm-How to

How to Create a Firefly Sanctuary

With patience and some intentional garden work, you can help the iconic creatures thrive.

by Bridget Shirvell
Consumption-On The Ground

On The Ground With Groups Creating Wildlife Corridors

Prioritizing connections for traveling animals could slow down the extinction crisis.

by Kathleen Willcox
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