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Ramaipadi says Indigenous farming systems that sustained generations have been replaced by nonorganic systems that have increased the impact of climate change.

In rural South Africa, farmers reap harvest of indigenous farming as they weather climate change

Communities are returning to traditional crops and opting for organic to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and supplement their incomes.

Lucas Ledwaba

July 20, 2024 at 5:30:00 PM

Rural America, home to many agricultural and manufacturing workers, is still figuring out which political message resonates with them, according to Wisconsin farmers Katie and Grant Grinstead.

Rural America wants its voice heard in 2024 election

Wisconsin farmers say they're struggling to survive.

Doc Louallen

July 20, 2024 at 10:55:00 AM

These are some of the sweeping changes that would be made to American agriculture under Project 2025, the controversial battle plan conservative groups have prepared to guide the next Republican administration.

The vision for agriculture laid out in Mandate for Leadership, the nearly 1,000-page manifesto that outlines Project 2025, is a very long shot — even if Republicans retake the entire government, experts told The Hill.

What to know about Project 2025’s plan for agriculture, and how it could lead to ‘real chaos’

Steep increases in logging. An end to federal environmental enforcement for farms. Work requirements for food aid. Fewer school meals for children. And the demolition of the network of farm subsidies that have backstopped Big Ag since the New Deal.

Saul Elbein

July 25, 2024 at 4:00:00 AM

Through a new nonprofit known as The Agrihood Collective, these farmers are exploring solutions to the ever-growing challenges of working in agriculture and are collaborating on an innovative land-ownership model in partnership with the Vermont Land Trust.

Chittenden County farms join forces to ensure their future

Through a new nonprofit known as the Agrihood Collective, a group of farmers are exploring solutions to the ever-growing challenges of working in agriculture and are collaborating on an innovative land-ownership model in partnership with the Vermont Land Trust.

Liberty Darr

July 18, 2024 at 10:00:00 AM

Rather than spending valuable time fending off pests, however, Vasquez would prefer increasing his crop yield by up to 50% so he can make enough to pay off personal debts, such as leasing the land, and to expand his ultimate goal — encourage youngsters in disadvantaged communities to consider farming as a way out of poverty, which is one of the reasons he started the farm in the first place.

Opinion: Artificial Intelligence in the Field Promises Higher Yields, Healthier Crops

Farm management software can boost production and profitability, enabling farmers to make better decisions.

Leonard Novarro and Rosalynn Carmen

July 12, 2024 at 10:00:00 AM

By using solar panels, farmers can simultaneously protect their plants, save water and lower their energy bills – and some are doing just that with help from federal programs designed to encourage this sustainable method of growing.

Arizona farmers turn to solar panels to shade crops, save water and generate power

For 31 straight days last summer, temperatures in Phoenix hit or topped 110 degrees, the longest such streak ever.

Amaia J. Gavica

July 11, 2024 at 10:00:00 AM

This is the second consecutive year that farmers have experienced drought conditions across much of Virginia with more than 60 localities receiving a disaster designation in 2023, according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Many Virginia farmers face emergency as drought conditions persist in state

Nearly all of Virginia is much below normal and is under a drought advisory watch or warning.

Crystal Graham

July 11, 2024 at 10:00:00 AM

Heartbeat of America: Regenerative Farmers in an Election Year

Farmers feed us. From the fresh apples we buy to the popcorn we toss in the microwave, our access to nutritious food is all made possible by the daily efforts of farmers across the nation and around the world.

Mary Meade

The fate of large cities, like the “urban doom loop” of declining downtowns and shrinking tax revenue, has taken up a lot of oxygen. But the places that don’t get as much attention are the ones that have been receiving newcomers from large cities in noticeable numbers.

When Gentrification Comes to Small Towns

One of the many trends that made headlines during the COVID-19 pandemic was people moving from large, dense cities to smaller cities, towns, and even rural areas.

Richard E. Ocejo

July 2, 2024 at 5:00:00 AM

Today, Mayor London N. Breed, the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA), and Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services celebrated the grand opening of the District 10 Community Market in Bayview-Hunters Point. The Market officially opens its doors to serve the community on Wednesday, June 5.

San Francisco Celebrates the Grand Opening of Food Empowerment Community Market in Bayview-Hunters Point

The Food Empowerment Market pilot will offer free and healthy multi-cultural groceries to District 10 residents

June 4, 2024 at 10:00:00 AM

In recent decades, agricultural land has given way to urban sprawl. The US is losing farmland at an alarming rate: About 2,000 acres are now being lost every day. Projections suggest that over 18 million acres of agricultural land could be converted or compromised between 2016 and 2040.

Navigating Farm and Ranch Transfers to a New Generation

An ambitious program supports land access as many farmers approach retirement, posing challenges for America’s food system.

Randi Druzin

May 7, 2024 at 10:00:00 PM

It is not entirely clear why arsenic has been allowed to seep into the water in Sunland Park year after year, though problems with infrastructure, lax enforcement of regulations and general inattention to the problem appear to be contributing factors.

Majority-Latino city endures years of toxic water in health ‘crisis’

After repeated violations, the state of New Mexico has stepped in — but problems are a reminder that safe water is not available to all Americans

Silvia Foster-Frau

April 18, 2024 at 3:00:00 AM