In an era of unpredictable weather patterns, adaptability is key to success. As temperatures rise, rainfall becomes erratic, and growing seasons shift erratically, introducing climate-resilient crops ...

In 2010, Rémy Burcelin was mulling over research results in his laboratory when he made a discovery that could revolutionize the way foie gras is made. Burcelin, a medical scientist based in France, ...

As climate patterns shift and water resources become increasingly precious, small-scale farmers face mounting pressure to optimize every drop. While typical conservation methods like drip irrigation ...

We might be getting ahead of ourselves. But Virginia farmer James Henderson is capitalizing on an under-tapped resource with Heal Fast, his new line of porcine fat beauty products. The Heal Fast ...

Cacao is considered a heart-opener. It stimulates blood flow and is used in ceremonies to foster a willingness to learn, grow and connect. It seems fitting, then, that cacao would be the crop to ...

Crickets and other insects, as you may have heard, are a vastly more sustainable form of protein than livestock. They are also an ideal protein source for urban homesteaders: unlike creatures that ...

From behind the driving wheel of his pickup truck, Don Guinnip turned the ignition key, flipped on the A/C and immediately rolled down the windows. The sticky, midsummer air barely budged even as cool ...

What is graywater, exactly? Household wastewater from washing machines, bathroom sinks, showers, and bathtubs is considered “gray” because it is only lightly soiled and poses a minimal health risk. As ...

I have to admit, my interest in raising pigs stemmed entirely from my love for bacon. Most pig farmers buy “weaners,” piglets about two or three months old that are no longer reliant on their mother’s ...

Double digging is an alternative approach, one that capitalizes on the soil’s inherent ecological processes, while making it loose enough to plant in right away. The basic premise of double digging is ...

Water scarcity is a growing concern. Lack of water from long, recurring droughts is increasingly dominating the food and agriculture world. It’s driven up the cost of groceries and put a dent in ...

As Brian Paddock walks through his 12-and-a-half acres of almond trees, he’s taking in everything. Paddock, like a lot of farmers, is a details guy. He pays attention to each tree, to the soil ...