Modern Farmer

How to Choose the Right Backyard Bird

In recent years, the desire to grow or produce one’s own food has become increas...

A Washington Cohousing Project Could Help Preserve Farm...

It’s a rare sunny day in January, and about a dozen people gather on a farm in S...

Why Are Restaurants Selling Beef From Dairy Cows?

The American barbecue brisket that popped up on the menu at NYC bistro ACRU was ...

Biodynamic Farms Are One Thing. What About Biodynamic B...

For decades after the concept of biodynamic farming was introduced in 1924, ther...

On the Ground with Grocery Stores Ditching Plastic

Lea Rainey knew that if all the plastic encasing the food she was buying at the ...

Top 10 Farming Redefined Stories of 2024

There’s a lot going on in farming these days. Some farmers are looking at succes...

As Foodborne Illnesses Sicken Tens of Millions Each Yea...

The Food and Drug Administration has not performed its legally required number o...

Ready to Garden? Start Here

Starting a garden can be a big step. Knowing what to plant, when, and how–that t...

Why One Group is Suing the Government Over Malathion, a...

Malathion, a commonly used pesticide for both agricultural use and home gardenin...

Growing Corn in the Desert, No Irrigation Required

This story was originally published by Reasons to be Cheerful, and is reprinted ...

Opinion: A More Resilient Food System Starts at the Com...

It’s time to look beyond the Farm Bill.    The Farm Bill, passed once every five...

A Secret Weapon in Agriculture’s Climate Fight: Ants

The ant scurries along on six nimble legs. It catches up to its peers, a line of...

Opinion: The US Doesn’t Grow Enough Food – But We Could

Despite having nearly a billion acres of prime farmland and a population of only...

In Bad Naturalist, an Author Settles on a Mountain Top ...

Years ago, author Paula Whyman left her DC-area home in search of a rural spot, ...

Why the West Needs Prairie Dogs

The prairie dog caught in Trap 69 was angry. And who could blame her? After waki...

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