House strips pesticide liability shield from farm bill
Bipartisan vote removes controversial protections for pesticide makers, exposing deeper rifts over federal authority, health standards, and corporate liability.
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USDA signs $300M deal with Palantir
A new federal contract aims to centralize agricultural data but critics say the move could be dangerous.
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The resilience hiding in your backyard
Meryl Nass and Beverly Johannson discuss why gardening is becoming less of a hobby — and more of a practical response to fragile supply chains, rising food costs, and growing anxiety about the future.
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Learning to speak the language of plants and weeds
From soil tests to chemical inputs, modern gardening practices have replaced observation with control — but plants, insects, and weeds are still signaling what the land actually needs.
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“Green” policies are reshaping food systems and pushing farmers off land
From livestock phase-outs to solar land grabs, the pressures that drove Europe’s farmer protests point to a deeper restructuring of agriculture.
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The basics of wild foraging
Learn from a clinical herbalist and avid wild forager who owns and operates an herbal apothecary in her community.
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10 ways to take back your food sovereignty
James Corbett of The Corbett Report emphasizes the importance of reclaiming our food choices to resist centralized control by corporations and governments.
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Meryl Nass’s quick and dirty primer for new gardeners
A practical, low-cost guide to building soil, choosing materials, and growing food without relying on commercial inputs.
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No-Dig Gardening: How to build fertile soil without breaking ground
A step-by-step guide for beginners looking to grow food with less labor, lower costs, and healthier soil.
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Global organizations warn war-driven energy shock will raise food prices
International institutions say oil, gas and fertilizer spikes will hit vulnerable, import-dependent economies hardest.
