They have proven benefits in slowing erosion and improving soil health, making them central to the regenerative ag movement. But a new report questions their efficacy in mitigating climate change.

Are Cover Crops Overhyped?

Previously dismissed as squishy and vague, soil scientists are embracing the term to advance protecting the precious resource.

Scientists Are Warming Up to “Soil Health” — if They Can Agree on a Definition

The USDA has thrown $300 million at organic agriculture. Is that enough to save our soil?

Soiled Again: The Organic Transition Is Underfoot

Solarpunk is the artistic response to cyberpunk’s gloom-and-doom vision of the future, where technology is harnessed for the power of good. 

Rejecting Dystopia: An Introduction to Solarpunk Farming

A visit to California’s Outlaw Valley Ranch gives a peek into the production of truly natural fiber.

Shearing Sheep, Grazing Green

In some red-state pockets of the U.S., farmers are embracing regenerative practices to shore up against an uncertain future. Just don’t ask them to make it political.

Where Soil is Holy, and Climate Change Is Seldom Mentioned

Raising two crops on one field in one year can have ecological benefits — if you’re doing it right.

The USDA Wants Farmers to Double-Crop. It’s Not Just About Profits.

Caroline Noble

While small-scale organic farmers have had notable success with the practice, widespread adoption faces significant hurdles.

Can No-Till Farming Go Big?

A case study on the integration of animal farming and conservation may hold lessons for American farmers and policymakers.

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