Putting farmers at the center of agricultural innovation
Producers in the Midwest are teaching each other how to improve soil health, cut costs, reduce erosion, and make farms more resilient — without waiting for top-down mandates.
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Farmers push back against “smart” agriculture
A Canadian tractor builder is drawing massive interest by offering repairable, low-tech machines as farmers struggle with soaring equipment costs, software lockouts, and growing dependence on corporate-controlled systems.
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Farm to doorstep — how to find local food networks where you live
From indianapolis to anywhere, CSAs and urban growers close the gap between people and their food.
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Young farmers adapt as pressures mount
Rising costs, labor shortages, and succession challenges are reshaping the future of family farms.
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When farmland becomes server space, one family draws the line
As tech companies hunt for land to power AI infrastructure, one farming family refused to trade 200 years of history for a data center.
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Ethical eating for real life: small steps that fit your budget
On Substack, Helen Freeman argues that ethical eating isn’t about perfection or lifestyle branding — it’s about making small, repeatable choices that work within real constraints.
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Oregon bill expands rules for farm stores and agri-tourism
New legislation would allow larger farm stores and expanded on-farm activities in an effort to help struggling farms diversify their income.
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A call for a new golden age of agriculture
In CleanTechnica, Carolyn Fortuna argues that rebuilding local food systems and supporting small farmers are key steps toward replacing industrial agriculture with more resilient and sustainable farming.
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Farm Action: federal food purchasing should support local farmers
Farm Action argues that billions in government food purchases should be redirected toward independent and regional producers.
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Oregon’s “Winter Waters” program aims to reconnect consumers with local seafood
A Civil Eats report describes an Oregon event series that is trying to rebuild local seafood economies by connecting consumers directly with fishers, processors, and coastal food businesses.
