‘In the Struggle’ Chronicles the Roots of California’s Food Justice Movement
"The focal point of book is the struggle against the negative effects of concentrated wealth and power that just happen to play out in the Central Valley in land, water, and the food system. The same dynamic is happening all over the world.
Why Ken Meter Is on a Mission to Build Community Food Webs
Industrial farming drained wealth from rural America. In his new book, Meter says community food systems can repair the damage.
An Intergenerational Juneteenth Gathering Shows How the Black Food Sovereignty Discussion has Shifted
Nearly two dozen Black farmers, chefs, and advocates came together last week to share stories of resistance, resilience, and the fight for land access.
Investment in Regenerative Agriculture Connects the Dots Between Soil and Plate
The public and private sectors are rapidly picking up efforts to ramp up carbon farming.
Inside the Push to Bring Racial Equity to Land Grant Universities
Dan Barber’s Seed Company Seeks to Sow the ‘Democratization of Flavor’
Can a renowned chef, a seed breeder, and a farmer reinvent your favorite vegetables? That's the hope behind Row 7 Seed Co.
Sustainable Meat Supporters and Vegan Activists Both Claim Bullying
Two vocal groups that share a distaste for factory farming are increasingly at odds.
Tina Antolini and Sara Camp Milam are Tracking Southern Food Culture
With a print journal and a podcast, these two women are exploring the rich culinary history of the changing American south
Meet the Bee Heroes Working On the Front Lines to Save Pollinators
Can these scientists help our pollinators before it's too late?
The Grassfed Burger Gap
The number of restaurants serving grassfed burgers is growing, but most are eschewing ground beef from small-scale U.S. producers in favor of foreign meat.
Farming to Table: Adding 'Farmer" to a Chef's Resume
How Green Tables Mary Cleaver and her husband Ashley Hollister are working a farm into their sustainable restaurant and catering business.
A Pasture-Based Rancher is Caught in the Crosshairs
A sustainable farmer faces animal abuse charges, and fights back.
Maple Water: Fad or Lifeline for Forests?
The product might provide an economic incentive to keep more trees standing.