How the Next Generation of Farmers is Getting Creative with Land Access
From collectives, to backyard farms, to leasing public land, the way we farm is shifting.
Backyard and Urban Farming: How to Start—Whether You Own Land or Not
So, you want your yard to be used for something more ecologically and socially valuable than turfgrass? Or you want to farm but don't have access to land? We’ve outlined things you need to consider to make it work.
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.
A Win for Growers Who Protect Biodiversity on Agricultural Land
By mapping wildlife and endangered plant species on agricultural land, growers are empowered to make adjustments that don’t impede their productivity.
Holding onto Farmland, One Conservation Easement at a Time
Across the United States, the land of retiring farmers and ranchers is getting bought up by developers eager to subdivide it. Land trusts may be the solution to the farm loss problem.
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.
Sequestering Carbon Is Not Just A Science But An Art, Too
Putting soil first, artist Brooke Singer founded Carbon Sponge for anyone to make positive change for the climate.
The increasing popularity of hard cider means apple trees planted a century ago are being rediscovered and restored.
Your Questions About Agroforestry, Answered
We asked Modern Farmer readers what they wanted to know about planting trees.
