Using CRISPR to engineer a relative of the tomato, biologists have created a fruit that is easier to grow, potentially opening the door to breeding plants that are resistant to disease, pests or ...
In this Our Changing Climate climate change video essay, I answer the question, can small-scale farming feed the world? Specifically, I look at how industrial farming and the green revolution have led ...
Originally, Jean-Martin Fortier knew nothing about farming. Now a world-renowned sustainable farmer, Fortier will be visiting the Roaring Fork Valley to share not just his tips to disrupt the ...
Many people have never heard of the Goldenberry fruit (Physalis peruviana) before; it is a sweet tasting, minor crop that some consider to be a superfood because of its high nutritional value. However ...
I’ve worked on everything from small family plots to massive commercial farms, and each has its own challenges and rewards. Here’s what I’ve experienced, what surprised me, and how scale changes ...