Meet the Nonprofit Training Farmers and Feeding a Whole Community
GoFarm is tackling two sides of the food system: focusing on farmer development and community access to affordable healthy food.
Young People Need to Find Farming. 4-H is the Answer
The average age of farmers in the US is close to 60, and young farmers have trouble finding a way into the field. Programs like 4-H are the best option.
The future of farming rests on the shoulders of young farmers. In this series, we hear directly from them—why they chose (and love) farming, the difficulties they face, and how the rest of us can get involved.
These new farmers get by with a little help from their friends.
Meet the Farmer Training Indigenous Youth and Revitalizing a Culture of Food Sovereignty
An Indigenous-led training hub, Tea Creek, in northern B.C. may be an answer to Canada’s looming farmer shortage.
Where to Get Started: A Guide For Young Farmers
If you’re a young person looking to start a career in farming, check out these organizations.
Women Are Reclaiming Their Hunting Heritage
The surprising reasons fueling a hunting boom among women.
Advice and Resources for Getting Out of Factory Farming
We asked those interviewed for our stories on factory farming what advice they have for contract farmers looking for or needing other options. We’ve compiled some of their insights below.
On the Ground With the Schools Learning What It Takes To Improve Lunch Menus
Here’s how four trailblazing school districts are gaining traction, from getting buy-in from kids to upping creativity in the kitchen.
