Q&A: How Community Land Trusts Help to Preserve Farmland
A conversation with Susan Witt, a pioneering voice on the topic of citizen responsibility for shaping local economies, which includes ensuring access to affordable farmland.
Meet the Woman Who Launched a Local Training Program to Save Native Bees
Andrea Montoya created an advocacy program of community members to plant native species across the city, re-wilding urban spaces into critical habitat.
Your Questions About Agroforestry, Answered
We asked Modern Farmer readers what they wanted to know about planting trees.
How Two Committed Conservationists Revitalized a River With Beer
Worried about low flow in Arizona’s Verde River, conservationists have found a solution in new crops and a new brew.
Meet the Ranchers Working to Sustain the World’s Largest Elk Population
At this Colorado ranch, elk are a benefit.
Digging In: Food’s Big, Plastic Problem
We’re swimming in plastic, and often eating it, too. So, what can we do about it?
On the Ground With Local Governments Prioritizing Urban Ag
More and more cities are creating positions in local government for directors of urban agriculture.
I’m a Farmer Who’s Learned to Coexist with Wildlife. Here’s How You Can, Too.
Balancing agricultural productivity with the needs of wildlife can be a steep learning curve. But when it’s done right, everyone benefits.
Hot? Hungry? Step Inside These Food Forests
In cities like Tucson, Arizona, neighbors are planting trees to provide shade — and food.
