A Global Chickpea Shortage is Looming
Chickpea crop yields are expected to drop as much as 20 percent in 2022.
Cover Crops Are Not a Cure-All Solution
They’re heralded for their ability to improve soil, but cover crops won’t save all land from the effects of climate change.
Meet the Korean Adoptee Saving Seeds of the East Asian Diaspora
Raised on Long Island by an Irish-American family, Kristyn Leach is now dedicated to preserving and adapting crops of her native South Korea.
How a Desert Town Is Growing Its Way to Better Health
A community garden blooms behind the local library in Huachuca City, Arizona.
I Failed at Growing Food for Humans, So I Grew It for the Bees Instead
As I tended to native flowers on my fire escape, I discovered there’s a lot more to love about urban wildlife than squirrels.
Why We Need to Adopt More Orphan Crops
Planting more of these neglected crops could help mitigate food shortages in the face of future climate crises.
How to Transform Green Walnuts Into a Nutty Liqueur
A bartender-botanist’s guide to making nocino, a traditional Italian liqueur made from unripe walnuts.
What the Future of Almonds Looks Like in a Dry California
The state grows the vast majority of the global almond supply. As water becomes scarcer, what will happen to this versatile crop?
Tomatoes Are the Latest Victim of Climate Change
Researchers expect global tomato production to decline as droughts and rising temperatures affect major growing areas.
