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Farm-Republication

At Last, States Reach a Colorado River Deal: Pay Farmers Not to Farm

Farmers in the southwest will get millions of dollars to reduce their water usage for just three years. But when the new conservation deal expires in 2026, states will have to return to the negotiating table yet again.

by Jake Bittle, Grist
Farm-Article

‘There Is No Safety At All.’ Living and Farming in a War Zone

Farmers in Ukraine are dealing with landmines, occupied territories and cut-off transportation lines. The lack of food coming out of the region is contributing to global food insecurity. Despite the challenges, many farmers say they just want to return to their fields.

by Emily Baron Cadloff
Farm-Article

Colorado Becomes First State with Right-to-Repair Law

When it comes to agricultural equipment, the Centennial State has become the DIY State.

by Emily Baron Cadloff
Farm-Article

Electric Tractors are Rolling Out in the Field. Here’s What That Could Mean for Farmers. 

E-tractors could radically change the agricultural landscape by scaling sustainability and increasing efficiency.

by Naoki Nitta
Consumption-Article

New Rankings Score Chocolate Companies on Environmental and Labor Issues

This year’s Chocolate Scorecard shows who is making progress in the chocolate industry and who is falling behind.

by Emily Baron Cadloff
Farm-Article

Who Will Take Over the Family Farm? We Want to Hear From You

Whether you’re planning for succession or looking to inherit the family farm, we want to hear your story.

by Modern Farmer
Farm-Article

‘Communities, Not Corporations’: Farmers March for Climate Action in D.C.

Farmers and advocates took to the streets of Washington, D.C. in a united call for racial justice, farmworker rights and climate solutions in the upcoming Farm Bill.

by Marin Scotten
Farm-Personal Essay

Why Don’t American Farmers Embrace Peasant Farming?

The term “peasant farming” describes many small-scale producers, who may or may not own the land they farm. So why won’t the designation catch on in the US?

by Nicole Grennan
Farm-Article

Why This Company Says the Popular H-2A Visa is Overdue for a Tech Upgrade

This startup offers a digital solution to streamlining a heavily bureaucratic and abuse-prone farmworker program.

by Naoki Nitta
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