A biotech breakthrough hopes to save bananas from extinction While banana farmers watch their plantations get ravaged by a fungal disease, scientists think they may have found a solution. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food October 16, 2017
Chicken plants in Midwest are human labor camps When a judge sends a defendant to the 'Chicken Farm,' it's considered worse than jail by some. By Katherine Martinko in Corporate Responsibility October 10, 2017
The atmosphere is changing the food we eat It's called the 'great nutrient collapse,' and yet no one is really talking about it. By Katherine Martinko in Climate Change September 15, 2017
How children are taught to stop loving and start eating animals An interesting research paper explains how subconscious cultural reeducation occurs throughout childhood, legitimizing meat consumption. By Katherine Martinko in Family September 13, 2017
Are backyard eggs really that dangerous? With an increase in salmonella cases this year, health officials are pointing the finger at hobby farmers, which isn't entirely fair. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food September 12, 2017
How to build a strong local food system It goes beyond farmers' markets and CSA shares. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food August 25, 2017
Growing virtual plants could teach farmers how to best grow real ones Researchers are developing computer simulations that can improve agricultural success. By Megan Treacy in Clean Technology August 24, 2017
'The New Farm' tells the tale of building a successful organic farm This gripping book explains in detail how one urban couple from Toronto built a farm that feeds top-notch produce to thousands, while turning a fine profit. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food August 8, 2017
Organic dairy pioneer develops electric semi-truck powered by cow poop Albert Straus, of Straus Family Creamery, beats Elon Musk to the punch with his full-scale electric truck that runs on methane-generated electricity. By Derek Markham in Cars August 1, 2017
Sadly, mega animal farms are on the rise in the United Kingdom Report says industrial-scale farms have increased 26% in the past six years. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food July 18, 2017
Sonic launches part-mushroom, part-beef burger It's not a veggie burger. But there's a lot less beef in it than normal. By Sami Grover in Green Food June 27, 2017
An urban ag co-working space grows in Brooklyn NYC is home to a new collaborative working & learning space for sustainable food and urban agriculture ventures. By Derek Markham in Sustainable Agriculture June 9, 2017
Forest gardening finally gets the book it deserves Modern, temperate forest gardening only took off 3 decades ago. As the first gardens mature now, we finally get to see what's possible. By Sami Grover in Lawn & Garden May 10, 2017
New peer-to-peer seed sharing platform aims to facilitate a diverse seed supply The Center for Food Safety's recently launched network is a bid to preserve global plant biodiversity and work toward food security around the globe. By Derek Markham in Lawn & Garden May 2, 2017
How organic is your milk? Organic is supposed to mean cows can graze daily during growing season, but an investigative report suggests big dairies aren't doing enough of that. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food May 2, 2017
Why you should look for Fairtrade cotton A new study explores the social and environmental costs of cotton production, and how Fairtrade certification can mitigate these. By Katherine Martinko in Sustainable Fashion May 1, 2017
Vegetable and fruit farmers receive hardly any agricultural subsidies Fruit and vegetable research can't keep up with Big Ag because it's not a top priority for the government. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food March 29, 2017
New UN report blames pesticides for food insecurity The United Nations says it's time to overturn the myth that pesticides can feed the world and come up with better, safer ways of producing our food. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food March 14, 2017