Swapping Seasons, Casting Shade: How Farmers Are Growing Food in the Fearsome Phoenix Heat
Food farmers are making it work in sweltering Arizona, offering lessons for farmers in other regions where summer temperatures are rising.
Meet the Farmer Who Pivoted in Her Fifties From a Law Firm to a Microgreens Farm
Tami Purdue waited until later in life to start her urban agriculture career. Now, she runs a thriving microgreens farm and community garden.
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.
Pollinator Habitat is Falling to the Side of the Road—in a Good Way
State departments of transportation across the country are using their land to support pollinator conservation.
Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop
Microgreens are helping farmers reap greener returns without many of the challenges of agriculture
In Oaxaca, a State Fair That Celebrates Native Crops’ Rich Legacy
At the much-anticipated annual agrobiodiversity fair, farmers preserve native crops by sharing seeds and showing off a bounty of corn and other culturally significant crops.
Crop and Energy Production Merge in Iowa Project
A new study underway at Iowa State University explores how farming and solar energy might coexist.
A critical global crop, rice makes up roughly 20 percent of calories consumed by humans, but it’s highly dependent on getting the right amount of water. Can it be bred to survive the changing climate?
