Farm bankruptcies in Brazil have tripled in 24 months. Despite financial struggles, fresh investment fuels production growth ...
This story was originally published by UGA Today. If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t give too much thought to where your food comes from. And you likely pay even less attention to the ...
A millenniums-old settlement in Michigan has archaeologists rethinking the rise of agriculture on the continent. By Franz Lidz A new study has found that a thickly forested sliver of Michigan’s Upper ...
The film discusses the evolution of farming in America, highlighting the deep-rooted connection between people and the land. It examines the challenges faced by farmers, including poverty, soil ...
This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Doug Sackman is a history professor at the University of ...
GRAYLING, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Wellington Farm USA, a 60-acre living history museum in Grayling, Michigan, offers visitors a glimpse into rural Midwestern life during the Great Depression, specifically ...
As a leader in manufacturing, I’ve always believed in the value of learning from other industries. Linens manufacturer Red Land Cotton, in particular, has reminded me of the immense power of ...
“I have a bunch of fantasies,” Celeste Nolan said over the phone from southeastern Ohio, about improvements that would make her farm more sustainable. “My dream world was that someone would put us on ...
When most people picture a farmer, they don’t envision someone teaching math, driving a school bus or managing a bank branch. Yet for the majority of U.S. farm households, income from these off-farm ...
We are a nation that celebrates with food. Birthdays are synonymous with cake and ice cream. Easter is all about eggs and chocolate. Halloween is everyone’s favorite day for candy (or potatoes if you ...
Recent research suggests the unique stresses from farm life may be taking a toll on one of the pillars of the families that make your dinners possible: the women who keep farming families running. If ...