Study Finds Black Farmers Have Lost $326 Billion in Land
And that’s likely a conservative estimate.
The Surprising Home of Arbor Day Celebrates 150 Years of Planting Trees
Nebraska City wasn’t known for trees. That is, until a former US Secretary of Agriculture moved there and brought his tree-planting mission with him.
A Shift to Farming Made Our Ancestors Shorter
Humans lost inches in height when they switched from hunting and foraging to farming, likely due to malnourishment.
Tracing the Link Between Slavery and Peanut Farming
A new book delves into the history of a crop that affected indentured and enslaved people on a global scale.
It’s Time to Put Daylight Saving Time to Bed
We asked, and you answered. Here’s how farmers really feel about setting their clocks one hour forward each spring.
Honoring the Ukrainian Roots of American Wheat
‘If you’ve ever eaten a slice of bread, you can thank Ukraine.’
How the Hunt for Wild Ginseng Changed America
In his new book, Luke Manget shows just how integral ginseng was—and still is—to the Appalachian experience.
What the War in Ukraine Means for US Agriculture
Russia is a major player in the fertilizer market, and Ukraine is one of the world’s largest wheat exporters. The ongoing situation in Ukraine is likely to affect food systems across the world.
When Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer bought their plot of land in the Scottish countryside, they didn’t intend to farm on it. But the land had other plans.
