September 22, 2013
ipad

From the Archives, let's revisit why farmers and technology marry so well together.  It is...

August 3, 2012

From the National Farmer's Union, comes this latest infographic on how much a farmer actually...

January 28, 2012
Slow Food

What is the actual cost of slow food? That is the question that continues to be a hot topic for...

January 1, 2012

A Swedish woman, harvesting the last of her garden for the year, found her wedding ring that had...

December 21, 2011

When the United States last conducted a census of the country's farmers in 2007, just 7 percent...

December 2, 2011
James Shoop

One thing about farming, there is not much social time. Of course, interaction with customers is...

October 24, 2011

Today is Food Day, a grassroots organization that is comprised of organizations and professionals...

September 22, 2011
Pumpkins

If you live in the lovely Northeast part of America, you may be in for sticker shock when buying...

September 19, 2011
heirloom squash

Landreth Seed company was founded in 1784, and has provided farmers and gardeners with a wide range...

September 8, 2011
heirloom tomatoes

"The National Heirloom Exposition is gaining incredible interest among home growers, farmers,...

August 30, 2011

Every year, the American Farmland Trust holds a contest that allows people to vote for their...

August 21, 2011

Going to Farmaid last week, our 5 hour trip turned into a 7 hour trip, because highway 29 was still...

August 17, 2011
soy beans

Have you ever wondered why certain ingredients like corn, wheat, and soy seem to appear in just...

August 13, 2011
farm aid

It's a hot, sunny day here in Kansas City, Kansas. A perfect day to celebrate hard working...

August 12, 2011
tomatillo

Fermented Salsa Verde Take your salsa to the next level by fermentation. Fat Lot of Good Eating...

August 9, 2011
small farms

Congress will vote on the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011, in September. This...

August 4, 2011
corn field

Finally, organic farmers are moving toward having their right to grow chemical-free crops protected...

July 28, 2011
canola crops

Australian farmer, Steve Marsh, lost his organic certification when his neighbor's GMO canola...

July 27, 2011
Ireland GMO

Ireland joins Egypt and Japan in banning genetically modified crops. There will also be a new GM-...

July 23, 2011
corn field

GMO seeds are banned in Hungary, and to show that they mean business, the country destroyed 1,000...

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