Rural communities are counted on to help feed, clothe, house, and provide energy to a growing global population. From the farm bill to the farmstead, our team is here to keep you up to date on the latest agriculture news.
Q&A: Documenting the Forgotten History of Black-Owned Farms through Mixed Media Art
Artist Syd Carpenter uses clay to tell the stories of the Black farmers and gardeners who have shaped the course of agriculture in the United States.
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Commentary: The Right Ideas and the Wrong Policy
USDA’s policies point to the right issues but continue to fail to sufficiently support small farmers and curtail agricultural industries consolidation.
Commentary: For the Fate of American Farming, Our Response is Required
For farmers, filling out the USDA’s Census of Agriculture before the February 6 deadline is more than a legal obligation. It’s a way to keep watch over our farmlands and help bring about necessary changes.
Record-Breaking Egg Profits Prompt Accusation of Price Gouging
A farmer-advocacy group says price collusion, not avian flu, is causing the record-high prices consumers are paying for eggs.
Commentary: The History of Slaughterhouse Tourism
At one time it was all the rage. Now, with much of the public distanced from agriculture, what can we learn from this once-popular trend?
Poor Plant Health Slashes Earnings of an Ag Innovator and Job Creator in Rural Kentucky
AppHarvest has expanded its controlled-environment agriculture from producing only tomatoes to include greens, berries, and cucumbers. Does a deep drop in revenue point to problems or just growing pains?
USDA Begins Process for Stricter Salmonella Rules, Worrying Small Poultry Producers
Small producers won’t have the testing and control tools available to chicken-industry giants, some farmers say. That could give big producers one more advantage in a market where they already exercise a lot of control.
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USDA Program Recognizes Indigenous Food Ways
The Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative promotes recipes and videos designed, researched, and tested to adhere to Indigenous beliefs and dietary needs.
In a Pinch for Pie This Holiday Season? Try This Rural Recipe from Lost Creek Farm.
Old Fashioned Vinegar Pie, with its rural, Appalachian roots, is delicious and a snap to make with the basics found in most pantries.
For the Love of Peanuts
A severe drought, lack of price support, and high costs of fuel and fertilizer weren’t enough to discourage Joel Hicks from farming what brings him the most joy – peanuts.
Food Sovereignty Prize Honors Organizations Across Continents
The award recognizes organizations working towards stronger local food systems and more power in the hands of smaller agricultural producers around the globe.
Push for Electric Ag Equipment in Oregon Is Led by Independent Groups
With volatility being an integral part of farming, electric ag equipment could bring some predictability to farmers’ energy use and consumption, say experts.
Bland Midwestern Fare? Not Here.
Both the Midwest, where chef Abra Berens grew up, and the UK, where she trained in culinary arts, have a reputation for bland food. However Berens’ menu — served in a greenhouse on-farm — proves that local, seasonal flavors are anything but.
Montana Wants to Be the Next Wine Country
The Big Sky State has a dedicated group of winemakers working with unique hybrid grapes resistant to the state’s harsh weather. But even with the science making progress, Montana still needs its lawmakers’ to give the nascent industry more support.
Shifting the Focus to Local Food
Wisconsin farmers join together to get healthy food to people in their region.
‘Big Chicken’ Merger Moves ahead Despite Investigations by the Biden Administration
Two of the largest poultry processing companies in the country, Wayne Farms and Sanderson Farms, will soon be merged to create one corporation amid a DOJ antitrust lawsuit against the companies. One expert fears the lawsuit won’t do enough to stop the merger from overpowering the chicken industry.
Workers Suffer, Die While Awaiting Better Heat-Safety Rules, Advocates Say
The number of heat-related worker deaths has doubled since the early 1990s. Federal legislation is stalled, and new rules from OSHA will take years to enact.
Q&A: Organizing for Food Sovereignty in Eastern Kentucky
Valerie Horn works with several community action groups in Whitesburg, Kentucky. The state’s recent flooding has made these organizations even more vital to the community.
‘Mouthwatering and Divine’: A Reunion over Barbecue in a Small Appalachian Town
If there is a cure for the pandemic-caused malaise and cabin-fever, an established barbecue contest in Virginia could be it.
Yes We Can: The Rise, Fall, and Potential Rebirth of Municipal Canning
Public canneries used to cover the countryside, giving gardeners, cooks, and small farmers ready options to preserve homegrown produce. Few remain today, but some local leaders are charting a new, entrepreneurial era in canning.
Experts: Climate Change Will Affect Health of Farm Workers
Rural populations may find these dangers more deadly, as access to healthcare and the nature of hard, physical labor add to the severity of climate-related ailments.
First Person: Before the Flood, Breaking Beans at Hindman
After the flood waters of Troublesome Creek damaged buildings, automobiles, and 120 years of history, Hindman Settlement School now faces the dual task of preserving its legacy while addressing the current needs of a hard-hit community.
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