On the Ground with the Midwest Farmers Going All-In On Agroforestry
The Midwest may be known for its boundless row crops, but these farmers are enlisting the power of trees to prevent flooding and erosion and reintegrate symbiosis between animals and land.
Agroforestry Deepens Roots with New Demonstration Farm Network
Transitioning from traditional agricultural methods to agroforestry often requires a shift in mindset and education. The Savanna Institute aims to speed that shift by showing farmers just what’s possible.
Soil Builds Prosperity From the Ground Up
Respecting the humanity and history of soil can help us grow a more resilient future for all.
Perceptions Vary as Colorado Prepares for Wolf Reintroduction
Where some see mortal threat, others focus on ecosystem benefit.
Meet the Viticulturist Testing Thousands of Seeds to Find the Strongest One
At her winery in Barcelona, Mireia Pujo-Busquets is testing seeds to see which have the longevity to withstand warming temperatures while still holding true to the region’s deep-seeded winemaking traditions.
Meet the Flavor-Focused Farmers Cultivating More Than a Thousand Crops
For Zaid and Haifa Kurdieh of Norwich Meadows Farm, crop diversity guides what grows.
Meet the Milkweed Man on a Quest to Help Monarch Butterflies
Steve Bushey’s passion for the humble weed is spurred by a love of native ecology.
Is Your Favorite New Mushroom Eradicating Native Mushroom Species?
The golden oyster mushroom, non-native to the US, is now found all over the country. Its proliferation is linked, in part, to at-home cultivation.
Meet the Modern Majorcan Grafter Spreading Biodiversity
One of the youngest men taking on this ancestral practice on the Spanish island, Pere Sureda uses his knowledge of grafting to propagate traditional fruit varieties and preserve local heritage.
