Farmers

Against the Grain: How Targeting Women with Climate-Smart Innovations Amplifies Resilience

Providing women farmers with information and training that allows them to implement climate-smart innovations has amplifying benefits.

American Farmland Trust Launches Emergency Resilience Grant for Farmers

The Brighter Future Fund aims to raise US$2 million to support farmers affected by the federal funding freeze.

Fifth-Generation Farmer Revives a Family Tradition 

Caleb Banowetz found a way to keep humane, family hog farming alive.

Over 200 Companies Are Part of the Push for Better Chicken Welfare Standards

The Better Chicken Commitment invites poultry producers and food companies to take responsibility for animal welfare.

How Climate Change is Transforming Food Flavor and Tradition

Ecological factors such as temperature, soil, rainfall, sun, and pests shape the chemical compounds in food. And, as the climate changes, so do ecological conditions.

Op-Ed | India Must Redesign its Agriculture Based on Regenerative Farming

India’s farmlands are losing soil health and productivity—regenerative farming offers a way to restore nature, secure food supplies, and build a sustainable future.

In Parched Zimbabwe, Small-Scale Farmers Turn to Traditional Crops

Severe droughts are pushing Zimbabwe farmers back to traditional crops like millet and sorghum.

We’re Ignoring a Major Public Health Crisis—Farmer Mental Health

Major mental health organizations across the U.S. have support programs designed to address rural and agricultural health, but few focus specifically on farmer mental health.

Fair Wages, Safe Conditions: Expanding Farm Worker Protections through the Fair Food Program

The Fair Food Program is ensuring accountability and protecting farm workers. Some companies still refuse to sign on.

How Film Is Changing the Narrative on Farming and Food Justice

From “Farming While Black” to “The Envoy Show,” documentary films and series are highlighting a brighter future for food and agriculture systems.

Brooke Rollins Testifies Before Senate Ag Committee

Brooke Rollins addressed key food and farming issues including SNAP and immigration in her testimony before the Senate Agriculture Commitee.

A New Path to Sustainable Farming: An Agrarian Commons Approach

Agrarian Trust is using a commons approach to help farmers secure land and build stronger, more sustainable food systems.

Family Farmer Finds a Connection to Eaters Through Livestock

“Livestock changes the focus of everything,” says third-generation farmer Randy Hutton, Jr. “It completes the loop.”

Michigan CSA Program Brings Local Food to SNAP Families

The Michigan Farm to Family program helps SNAP families access fresh produce through affordable CSA shares while supporting local farmers.

Investing in Farmers for Ecosystem Services: A Path to Healthy Soils

Farmers are essential to build healthy soils and resilient communities.

Farmhand Foundation: Cultivating Organic Change in Southern California

Explore the innovative approach of the Farmhand Foundation in guiding Southern California farmers toward a more sustainable, organic future.

From Service to Soil: Hawaiʻi’s Veteran Farmers

Hoʻōla Farms in Hawaiʻi is helping veterans find new purpose and build community through farming.

Cornell Urban Agriculture Courses Turn Research into Action for Cities

Cornell’s free courses offer hands-on guidance to grow and scale farms in city settings.

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