Should an Industry-Friendly Rider in the Farm Bill Override Over 1,000 State Laws?
A provision in the 2026 Farm Bill could establish a precedent that states may no longer meaningfully govern the terms under which food is produced and sold within their own…
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.
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.
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…
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.
The basics of wild foraging
Learn from a clinical herbalist and avid wild forager who owns and operates an herbal apothecary in her community.