Over in Gibbon, Minnesota, Martin and Loretta Jaus decided to take 11 acres of their dairy farm and restore it as wildlife habitat: trees, perennial grasses, small ponds for the comfort of frogs and ...

KAHULUI — The world of Korean natural farming is like a glimpse into a mad scientist’s lab. At one end of the table, Ricky Apana is toasting crushed eggshells in a giant wok while Seth Raabe pours ...

Six years ago and at 220 pounds on his thin frame, Ryan Herring was feeling the effects of junk food and his sedentary lifestyle. He changed his eating habits, tried growing his own food and failed.

The funding for Rebecca Mackelprang's postdoctoral position comes from the Winkler Family Foundation. A University of California, Berkeley professor stands at the front of the room, delivering her ...

The environmental effects of agriculture and food are hotly debated. But the most widely used method of analysis often tends to overlook vital factors, such as biodiversity, soil quality, pesticide ...

Navin Ramankutty receives funding from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Canada Research Chairs program, U.S.

Food is not just for nourishment; food is energy, medicine, and equilibrium for the mind and body. Farming practices throughout civilisations have not only dictated what is eaten but how well or ill ...

For decades, the conventional wisdom surrounding organic farming has been that it produces crops that are healthier and better for the environment as a whole. But a new study out this week challenges ...

Organic farming practices focus on using natural methods to cultivate crops, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This approach not only enhances the quality of food but also contributes to ...