Can Dryland Farming Help Growers Endure Increasing Heatwaves and Drought?
Indigenous practitioners around the world have farmed with only rainwater for millennia. But it’s unclear whether conventional agriculture, which relies heavily on irrigation, will learn any of their lessons.
How One Oregon Farmer Implemented Permaculture Techniques to Conserve Water
At Tabula Rasa Farms, Brenda Smola-Foti has purposefully designed rainfall-catching ponds, terraces and water gardens in an effort to hydrate the land for years to come.
A Guide to Drought-Resilient Farm Animals
As with people, some livestock and poultry breeds tolerate heat better than others.
Facing Another Drought, California Proposes Buying Out Farmers’ Water Rights
Lawmakers are considering using part of the state’s $100-billion budget surplus to buy water rights back from farmers, putting money in their pockets while keeping water in rivers for endangered fish.
10 Drought-Tolerant Crops to Plant Amid Water Scarcity
These fruits and vegetables will thrive even in the hottest conditions.
The Past, Present and Future of the West’s Water Woes
Western states are getting hotter and drier each year, with little to no water to support agricultural operations. How did we get here, and where do we go?
Meet the Farmer Pushing for a Guaranteed Basic Income for Agricultural Workers
As California’s water crisis worsens, farmer and activist Mai Nguyen is calling on the state to support affected small-scale agricultural producers and farmworkers.
How Will Fish Survive the World’s Warming Waters?
Scientists are working to breed fish that can endure and adapt to environmental changes over the next century.
A Produce Garden Flourishes Beneath the Ligurian Sea
More than 100 different fruits and vegetables have taken root in Nemo’s Garden, with other underwater domes on the horizon.
