A Day on the Regenerative Ranch
The role of a rancher is nurturing a balance between agriculture and nature—and making space for wildness.
Sustainable food and farming
The Push to Keep Independent Grocery Stores Open in Rural Communities
At 75, Linda Grotberg is more than ready to retire. Instead, however, the mother of 11 and grandmother of 40 manages a small grocery store in her hometown of Wimbledon,
We Need a Green New Deal for Farmland
Americans have a short window of opportunity to combat climate change, rectify racist policies, and conserve farmland. This policy would help.
Bridging the Food-or-Energy Gap
Should land be used for solar panels or agriculture? The burgeoning Solar Sheep movement argues: Why not both?
Dismantling Food Colonialism in the Hopi Nation
Hopi leaders are restoring food sovereignty for the tribe’s 2,500-square-mile reservation—which has only two grocery stores.
An Aspirational Vision of Life After Fossil Fuels
Building sustainable communities is the antidote to fear of a changing climate.
What U.S. Farming Can Do to Stop Climate Change
The landscape of farmland, pastures, ranges, and forest could sequester carbon on a massive scale by 2030. Here’s the math.
The Search for Planet-Friendly Protein
We can take a cue from cultures that eat further down the food chain.
When Environmentalists and the Fishing Industry Team Up, Ocean Habitats Win
An inspiring collaboration on the Pacific Coast blew fishery conservation goals out of the water.
For a Sustainable Food System, Look to Seeds
“Our seeds are more than just food for us. Yes, they are nutrition. But they’re also… spirituality,” says Electa Hare-RedCorn, a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma and a
Big Ag and the Small-Scale African Farmer
The headquarters of the world’s largest charitable foundation stretch along an entire block near downtown Seattle. There’s a plaza at the entrance, and to one side, a wall embossed in
Building a New Textile Economy
The worldwide textile industry’s enormous impact on human health, climate, and the environment is often overlooked in discussions of sustainability. Rebecca Burgess, a weaver and natural dyer, started her search
Flour Power
Ancient grains. Little-known tiny grains. Mighty locally adapted grains. They are all rising up to replace your All Purpose Flour. It’s not just baking, it’s a battle for our food system.
Wild Yeasts and Ancient Grains
Replace your all purpose flour with these mighty little grains.
The Way Climate Change Unites Us
The Practical Farmers of Iowa waste no time on partisan politics as they face the challenges of extreme weather and depleted soils.
In Detroit, A New Type of Agricultural Neighborhood Has Emerged
The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative is focusing on food insecurity and community investment.
The Key to Saving Family Farms Is in the Soil
Farmers adopting regenerative agricultural practices across the Midwest are restoring the health of the soil and of their rural economies.
What We Waste When We Flush the Toilet
Composting toilets keep waste out of the water cycle. But have you heard about the phosphorus cycle?
For a Greener New Deal and Cooler Climate, Focus on Food and Agriculture
A successful Green New Deal will integrate what we know about carbon, emissions, and pollution into policies related to agriculture and land use.
For a Sustainable Climate and Food System, Regenerative Agriculture Is the Key
The recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shows that agriculture is responsible for 37% of greenhouse gas emissions. There’s hope—and a solution.
How Permaculture Is Helping Wildfire Survivors Recover
Survivors of California’s Camp Fire are working together to heal the land and each other after the deadly wildfire.
How a Black Farming Community Found Justice
Black families in the South are doing important work to continue the legacy of Black farming communities.
How Southern Communities Tackle Summertime Food Scarcity
Without free and reduced school lunch programs during the summer, many children go hungry. Local organizations and churches are stepping up to help to narrow the food gap.
Meet the Farmers Reclaiming Puerto Rico’s Agricultural History
Residents in a rural Puerto Rican community are reviving a historic botanical garden to serve as an example of local and sustainable farming.
Can Your Burger Really Save the Planet?
Choosing a veggie burger won’t stop climate disaster, but here’s why you should do it anyway.
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