By Heather Callaghan, Editor “Leave agriculture…” Doctor’s orders. Although it’s been nearly 60 years since Silent Spring tried to warn the world of the scourge of DDT – most people to this day, treat all other pesticides as harmless. It’s a common sight in the deep South to see maintenance men with […]
By Charles Eisenstein Geoengineering has been back in the news recently after the US National Research Council endorsed a proposal to envelop the planet in a layer of sulphate aerosols to reduce solar radiation and cool the atmosphere. The proposal has been widely criticised for possible unintended consequences, such as […]
By Brandon Turbeville, Natural Blaze A recent article in the Omaha World Herald paints a dire picture for Nebraska farmers and for the farming community in the rest of the country as well. As reports of economic improvement – despite real metrics – continue to be paraded about in the media, America’s […]
Pennsylvania dairy farmer Brenda Cochran says, “The underlying crisis afflicting rural America–rural poverty–is a result of federal agriculture, dairy, food and trade policies that do not provide farmers a fair price–one that covers our costs of production. Farmers do not need NAFTA–we need a fair price–and NAFTA should be terminated unless […]
By Fair Farms Now Naturally Sunkissed Farm Finds their Groove through Trial and Error School teachers by day and regenerative farmers by night, Brett and Megan Hines haven’t followed a linear path to establish Naturally Sunkissed Farm. The young couple currently boasts a productive vegetable farm on 1.5 acres that includes […]
Can small-scale farming in the modern age really generate enough income for the average family to make an honest living? For Jean-Martin Fortier and his wife, Maude-Hélène Desroches, it does. The Canadian couple grows beets, broccoli, salad greens, carrots, and various other types of produce on their modest 1.5 acres […]
Programs to Help Aspiring Farmers Bring Vision to Fruition If you’ve ever fantasized about becoming a farmer, you’re certainly not alone. Many of us idealize what it might be like to live off the land, working in concert with nature to grow food that will nourish our families and communities. […]
By Organic & Healthy A lawyer for Duarte Nursery said the case is important because it could set a precedent requiring other farmers to obtain costly, time-consuming permits just to plow their fields. “The case is the first time that we’re aware of that says you need to get a […]
This past Memorial Day, the nation united to recognize devoted servicemen and women who have lost their lives in battle. The holiday also brought attention to the condition of veterans who are still alive, and who are actively seeking to re-engage with society upon returning from service. The United States […]
By Katie Hyson There was a position open at a local organic family farm. In my cover letter, I emphasized what a great fit my skill set was, my passion for sustainable food solutions, my love of vegetables. I de-emphasized (read: omitted) my plant-growing record. Dead: 83 herbs, vegetables, and flowers. […]