The Best of Modern Farmer
10 most popular Modern Farmer articles, as voted by our community.
News for people who care about where their food comes from.
Modern Farmer on Agriculture
Electric Tractors are Rolling Out in the Field. Here’s What That Could Mean for Farmers.
A quiet revolution is rolling across American farms—and it’s so hushed that you may have to strain your ears to hear it. Although diesel tractors are practically synonymous with farming, green…
Modern Farmer on Climate Crisis
Farmers are Struggling With Climate Change, but Yields Continue to Rise. What’s Going On?
Hans Schmitz, an Indiana wheat farmer, made a difficult decision this year. In a last-minute call, he planted only 100 acres of wheat, roughly half the amount of seed he usually grows. The soil just…
Modern Farmer on Food
Meet the New Generation of Microbial Farmers
In an effort to replace chemical additives in food, scientists are harnessing the power of microbes naturally found in fermented foods, fungi and other plants.
Turning Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms
In an old paper company and warehouse building, machines are whirring again. But instead of reams of paper pressed and cut, this warehouse is home to Area 2 Farms, which now pumps out greens, herbs…
Modern Farmer on History
Payment for the Past: Recognizing Indigenous Seed Stewardship
Calais Abenaki Flint, a corn variety featuring golden yellow and deep maroon kernels, was once a staple food of the Abenaki people living in northern New England. Resilient and relatively quick to…
Modern Farmer on Tai Chi
Tai Chi? No, Thai Cheese
Around 65 percent of the global population has a decreased ability to digest lactose after infancy; among those of East Asian descent, that number hovers somewhere between 70 and 100 percent. With…
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A Botanist-Bartender’s Ode to the Dandelion
From wine and mead to amaro and tonics, the spring dandelion has long been a prized plant in beverages.
Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Lawns
From No Mow May to pulling up the turf entirely, more people are saying goodbye to grass and hello to pollinator-friendly plantings.
What Does the Future Look Like for Georgia Peaches?
Despite their ubiquitous association with the state, peaches are no longer Georgia’s biggest fruit crop. As temperatures rise, growers and researchers are working to ensure that climate change doesn’t…
How to Map the Sounds in Your Garden (And Why You Should)
Sound mapping can help you unplug and connect with the natural world.
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