Meet the Arkansas Farmers Turning Sweet Potatoes into Spirits
The Williams family has maintained its Black-owned farming operation for four generations, thanks to a penchant for diversification.
Canada’s Wildfires Threaten Its Farmers From All Sides
Falling ash, heavy smoke and black fields: Experts worry that worsening climate conditions will make these destructive wildfires the new normal.
Who’s To Take Over the Family Farm?
Stories of farmland succession from the Modern Farmer community.
Facing High Fertilizer Costs, Farmers Still Struggle to Use Less
Fertilizer use can harm the environment, but farmers rely on it for increased yield and profits.
Fertilizer Companies Cash in While Farmers and Communities Struggle
Claims of market manipulation drive national concern over fertilizer industry consolidation.
Cannabis farmers in California were ready for big returns when legalization passed in the state. Now, they’re just hoping to break even.
Climate Disruptions Force Salt Farmers to Reimagine Their Businesses
To survive in the age of climate change, salt farmers from around the world will have to adjust their production methods and revenue streams.
California’s ‘Local Food Producers’ Hope Proposed New Label Will Boost Support
A new bill aims to help the state’s independent farmers by first labeling who they are.
Colorado Becomes First State with Right-to-Repair Law
When it comes to agricultural equipment, the Centennial State has become the DIY State.
