How dogs could save the avocado industry
Dogs have been trained to sniff out a devastating avocado tree disease before it becomes fatal – and they are really, really good at...
Desperate farmers are selling pigs on Craigslist
With slaughterhouses closed, they're doing anything to avoid mass euthanasia.
Maple syrup: a sweet solution for farmers?
Managing a sugar bush is a win-win situation for all involved.
How drip irrigation can save the world
From water conservation to less pollution to women's empowerment, a founder of Netafim explains why drip irrigation is the future of agriculture.
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This might be the coolest photo of a farm you'll ever see
When Brazilian farmer Ernst Gotsch bought 1,200 acres of completely deforested land on the edge of the rainforest in 1984, it was known as...
A permaculture food forest in the deserts of Jordan
Permaculture enthusiasts are quick to make bold claims about food forests feeding the world. But how often do we see successful permaculture programs in...
Industrial-scale aquaponics is coming of age
There was a time when TreeHugger was peppered with posts about aquaponics—the process of raising fish and growing produce in a mutually symbiotic relationship...
How a 1% surcharge on restaurant bills can help fight climate change
It's a curious reversal of the farm-to-table movement.
UK to set goal of restoring soil health by 2030
Incredibly, this appears to be the first time the government has really tried to tackle this crucial issue nationwide.
Patagonia is making beer from kernza, a perennial grain
The company wants to demonstrates how the global food system can be more sustainable.