Food Equity

As summer’s end nears, farmers get ready for winter. Some prepare to shut down the farm, and some plant fall crops. Fall crops provide revenue through winter, giving farms a profitable season even when most plants are dormant.

Dry farming is a viable strategy that helps farmers adapt to their local climate. It bolsters farms located in dry areas, allowing them to produce even though water is scarce. Take note of these 7 crops as you develop your own dry farm.

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, prolific, and handle the harshest conditions. Farmers benefit greatly from adding this resilient crop to their land, including the revenue that comes from a healthy market share.

Summer means long days, busy gardens, and bumper crops, but it can also bring unwelcome diseases. Planting disease-resistant vegetables is one way to help keep your plants healthy.

Short corn varieties are currently in development, changing the game for farmers. These smaller-stature plants offer several benefits, promoting higher resilience and yields, even on a small-scale.

Heat is an inevitable and increasing concern for farms across the world. The best way to deal with the stresses of hot weather is to adapt and find solutions you can use, year after year. Use these 5 strategies to keep your yields high and stave off the heat.

Skipping irrigation is risky, but it can make farming tomatoes simpler and less expensive. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to dry farm tomatoes for sweeter, more intense flavor.

It’s not too late to plant tomatoes in June! These varieties deliver on flavor and productivity, making them welcome additions to your garden or farm.

Sustainable meat is heralded for its increased animal welfare and smaller impact on the environment. But can it also be safer for consumers?