Seed Guardians
The inclusive, horizontal and autonomous network Red Semillas Libres Chile aims to preserve the cultural heritage that is our seed stock and to combat genetically-modified seeds and monocultures.
Food & Water
Integrity of the Flour – Respect for the Grain
Andrew Whitley hopes to see “real bread within walking distance for everybody.”
Rainwater Harvesting in São Paulo, Brazil
Residents of two very different neighbourhoods come together to learn to safely harvest, filter and store rainwater in the face of the worst drought on record.
One Lonely Little Red Clover Plant
Red clover is resilient if it is anything.
Saving Seeds
The miracle of a seed is that this tiny little thing holds within itself the potential to recreate a whole individual plant or tree.
Bolivian Urban Farming Coop Empowers Migrant Women
As advocates and practitioners know, urban farming delivers a number of benefits, from improving household access to healthy foods to growing local economies.
Can Small Farmers Make a Profit at Farmers’ Markets?
So can farmers, especially ones who operate on a small scale, make enough money at farmers’ markets to make it worth their while?
Banding Together to Build a Better CSA
On paper, the community supported agriculture (CSA) subscription model is an ideal partnership.
Growing Topsoil
Is topsoil a renewable resource or a nonrenewable resource, especially in dry or degraded landscapes?
Restored Historic Boston Farmstead to Offer ‘Hyperlocal Food’
Community gardens were an important precursor; the next level is a commercial enterprise featuring hyperlocal food.
From drought to deluge: an ecological approach to California’s water crisis
While the media focuses on larger-scale challenges, small-scale, implementable solutions seem absent from the discussion. Small-scale solutions are beautiful because they often address both drought and flood problems. With one of the strongest El Niños on record developing in the Pacific, California may see a massive deluge this winter. It could be damaging if we don’t prepare now. On the heels of a multi-year drought, flash floods and the inundation of dry, crusty soils will be especially damaging.
The Color of Food: How Gardens and Farms Can Help Us Heal From a History of Racism
Sitting at the table with so many farmers doing revolutionary work taught me that farming isn’t only about stewarding the land; it’s also about stewarding community and tending the soul.
