How to Turn Your Garden Into a Business, No Matter the Size
In her new book, farmer and YouTuber Jill Ragan walks readers through the basics of a farm business and busts myths along the way.
This Modern Farmer Wants You to Grow a New Potato Strain
Also known as Johnny Potato Seed, this small farmer turned a plot of land in Wisconsin into the epicenter of an international potato breeding movement.
New Solar Panels Allow Farmers to See the Light
Researchers harness sunlight to harvest energy and food together, utilizing the full spectrum of light to improve outputs.
Indoor harvests of wheat and rice show a glimpse of what’s possible for the future of cereal crops.
Cacao Makes a Comeback in Puerto Rico
Gourmet crops like cacao have enticed islanders to return to agriculture, building a burgeoning chocolate hot spot.
Farmers Frustrated as Fertilizer Costs Soared in 2022
Farmers endured a rough year, but fertilizer companies cashed in.
Millet is Having a Moment. Is the Ancient Grain Ready for a Resurgence?
The United Nations has named 2023 the Year of Millets. The drought-tolerant cereal crop is being touted as an important food source in the face of climate change.
The Infinite Christmas Tree: How to Cut Your Tree So it Will Grow Again
Coppicing, or stump-culturing Christmas trees, offers potential benefits to farmers and consumers.
In U.S. Prisons, Seeds Are Prized Contraband for Prisoners Looking to Grow Their Own Food
With food inside prisons often dreary and repetitive, some incarcerated people are taking their diets into their own hands.
