Will the New GMO Label Make a Difference?
Probably not, according to a new study that looks at how GMO and non-GMO labeling efforts influence consumer behavior.
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.
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.
Putting the Egg Back in Eggnog
Store-bought versions hardly resemble the drink’s rich, boozy origins.
Mending Hawaii’s Lack of Food Security Through Breadfruit
Hawai’i ‘Ulu Cooperative is investing in the nutritious indigenous crop as one way to address the islands’ broken food system.
The Birth of Farm-to-Table Cooking on the Swedish Island of Gotland
There’s no easy way for local restaurants to buy fresh food grown on the island. A new distribution system hopes to change that.
Canada Halts Exports of Prince Edward Island Potatoes
After cases of potato wart fungus were found on two PEI farms, Canada has put a stop to potato exports into the US. Now businesses and the provincial government are fighting back.
The Best Holiday Gifts Come Straight From the Farm
These presents are sure to be put to good use—and they directly benefit local farms.
Global Shortage Causes Québec to Releases Half of Its Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve
The demand for maple syrup is outstripping supply.
