Turning Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms
With office usage hovering near 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels, many cities are struggling with a plethora of under-utilized space. Why not dedicate those desks and cubicles to growing food?
Prospective Farmers Face Big Barriers to Entry. This Apprentice Program Wants to Set a New Standard
Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming wants its innovative apprentice program to change the game for young and marginalized entrants into farming.
Who’s To Take Over the Family Farm?
Stories of farmland succession from the Modern Farmer community.
As Chaga Keeps Trending, Mycologists Worry About Running Out
Chaga, a fungus found in colder climates, is a trendy ingredient in supplements and functional foods. But some foragers worry the supply is growing thin.
Building an Agri-hood: When the Development Revolves Around the Farm
Indigo, a new community outside of Houston, is a different type of residential development. Led by farmers, the project will be anchored by a 42-acre working farm.
Opinion: ‘Regenerative Agriculture’ Is All the Rage, but It’s Not Going to Fix Our Food System
Regenerative agriculture may be the current trend, but it isn't the transformation our global food system needs.
Meet the Alaskan Brewers Making Sustainable Beer in One of the World’s Most Remote Cities
Marcy and Geoff Larson have spent 37 years developing groundbreaking technology to reduce their carbon footprint while brewing award-winning, eco-friendly beer in Juneau, Alaska.
How I Went from a Non-Recycler to a Vermicompost Queen
I discovered that worms may be my best chance at fighting climate change.
Squeezing the Most Out of California’s Water Supply
As agriculture withers amid an ever-warming climate, a flexible approach to water management can help cushion the blow.
