Asked & Answered: PFAS Q&A with Kyla Bennett
PFAS expert Kyla Bennett answers Modern Farmer reader questions about forever chemicals.
How do you know if your products are PFAS-free or not? Here’s our expert-informed guide.
Of the thousands of "forever chemicals" out there, the Environmental Protection Agency just passed a drinking water standard for a small handful of them. Here’s what it means for you.
Are Flooded Fields and Orchards the Answer to California’s Groundwater Shortage?
Some growers in California believe that harvesting and storing surface water deep underground could be one solution to the state’s water woes.
Mexico’s Floating Gardens Are an Ancient Wonder of Sustainable Farming
Chinampas — an ingenious adaptation to the Valley of Mexico’s lake-filled landscape — could hold lessons for cities around the world.
How Two Committed Conservationists Revitalized a River With Beer
Worried about low flow in Arizona’s Verde River, conservationists have found a solution in new crops and a new brew.
An Ancestral River Runs Through It
A rural Montana county has found a unique and forward-thinking way to share its groundwater.
Birds are Vulnerable to Heat Stress, Even on Farms
Wild birds are dealing with unprecedented heat. Here’s what it means on the farm.
Toxic PFAS are Everywhere, and Remain Largely Unregulated
A new report from Food & Water Watch analyzed why attempts to legally rein in "forever chemicals" continue to fail.
