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City Planning for Food Security in the Face of Climate Change - Modern Farmer

Climate change significantly impacts agriculture and increases food insecurity, necessitating proactive community planning and awareness.

The Night Shift - Modern Farmer

Climate change is forcing fishing and agricultural communities to adapt by changing their working hours from daytime to nighttime.

City Planning for Food Security in the Face of Climate Change - Modern Farmer

Climate change significantly impacts agriculture and increases food insecurity, necessitating proactive community planning and awareness.

The Night Shift - Modern Farmer

Climate change is forcing fishing and agricultural communities to adapt by changing their working hours from daytime to nighttime.
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#sustainability

From Rare Peppers to Blight Tickets, This Detroit Garden Shows the Promise and Challenge of Urban Gardening - Modern Farmer

Urban farming significantly contributes to personal health and community well-being.
Vargas's journey epitomizes the challenges urban farmers face amidst city regulations.

The High Tech Farm - Modern Farmer

Farming is evolving rapidly with technological advancements to handle larger farms efficiently.

Why Are Family Farms in Trouble? - Modern Farmer

Family farms are declining in number and land area, yet income for remaining farmers has increased due to consolidation.
The future of family farms is uncertain with a significant transfer of ownership expected within two decades.

From Rare Peppers to Blight Tickets, This Detroit Garden Shows the Promise and Challenge of Urban Gardening - Modern Farmer

Urban farming significantly contributes to personal health and community well-being.
Vargas's journey epitomizes the challenges urban farmers face amidst city regulations.

The High Tech Farm - Modern Farmer

Farming is evolving rapidly with technological advancements to handle larger farms efficiently.

Why Are Family Farms in Trouble? - Modern Farmer

Family farms are declining in number and land area, yet income for remaining farmers has increased due to consolidation.
The future of family farms is uncertain with a significant transfer of ownership expected within two decades.
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#sustainable-agriculture

Can Human Urine Fertilize Our Crops? - Modern Farmer

Utilizing human urine as fertilizer significantly improves crop yields and soil health, leading to sustainable agricultural practices.

The Farm and the Food Bank - Modern Farmer

Dig Deep Farms promotes sustainable farming practices while addressing food insecurity and community economic challenges.

The Transition Away From Factory Farming - Modern Farmer

Garcés advocates for a holistic approach to combat factory farming, emphasizing interconnections between animal rights and human welfare.

Meet the Native American Farmer Promoting Northern New Mexico's Indigenous Foodways - Modern Farmer

The Feasting Place educates people about traditional Ohkay foodways, connecting modern youth with their agrarian heritage.

The Community Organizing Effort That Helped Save an Urban Farm in New Orleans - Modern Farmer

Youth-driven community organizing can have a significant impact on local environmental issues, as demonstrated by the actions led by Chekeita Strong.

The Financials of Profitable Small-Scale Farming - Modern Farmer

Small farms can be profitable with creative marketing and niche products despite conventional beliefs about land size limitations.

Can Human Urine Fertilize Our Crops? - Modern Farmer

Utilizing human urine as fertilizer significantly improves crop yields and soil health, leading to sustainable agricultural practices.

The Farm and the Food Bank - Modern Farmer

Dig Deep Farms promotes sustainable farming practices while addressing food insecurity and community economic challenges.

The Transition Away From Factory Farming - Modern Farmer

Garcés advocates for a holistic approach to combat factory farming, emphasizing interconnections between animal rights and human welfare.

Meet the Native American Farmer Promoting Northern New Mexico's Indigenous Foodways - Modern Farmer

The Feasting Place educates people about traditional Ohkay foodways, connecting modern youth with their agrarian heritage.

The Community Organizing Effort That Helped Save an Urban Farm in New Orleans - Modern Farmer

Youth-driven community organizing can have a significant impact on local environmental issues, as demonstrated by the actions led by Chekeita Strong.

The Financials of Profitable Small-Scale Farming - Modern Farmer

Small farms can be profitable with creative marketing and niche products despite conventional beliefs about land size limitations.
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10 Fascinating Food Stories to Share Over Dinner - Modern Farmer

Food serves as a crucial link to community, culture, and identity, influencing choices and preferences that go beyond mere sustenance.
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On the Ground with Grocery Stores Redefining How Local Food is Produced - Modern Farmer

Innovative container farming enhances local produce availability in grocery stores, addressing freshness concerns for consumers.

How Native Farmers Pair Ancestral Knowledge with Climate Expertise - Modern Farmer

Mary Oxendine emphasizes the importance of Indigenous wisdom and ecological awareness in sustainable farming and environmental practices.

How to Reduce Your Plastic Usage in the Garden - Modern Farmer

Briana Bosch's flower farm aims to reduce plastic usage to support ecosystem health and mitigate environmental impact.

On the Ground with Grocery Stores Redefining How Local Food is Produced - Modern Farmer

Innovative container farming enhances local produce availability in grocery stores, addressing freshness concerns for consumers.

How Native Farmers Pair Ancestral Knowledge with Climate Expertise - Modern Farmer

Mary Oxendine emphasizes the importance of Indigenous wisdom and ecological awareness in sustainable farming and environmental practices.

How to Reduce Your Plastic Usage in the Garden - Modern Farmer

Briana Bosch's flower farm aims to reduce plastic usage to support ecosystem health and mitigate environmental impact.
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#sustainable-practices

This Holiday Season, Choose a Gift that Supports a Farmer - Modern Farmer

Opting for farm adoption instead of traditional gifts provides meaningful connections and supports local agriculture while promoting sustainability.

Feedlot manure and compost fuels crop performance

Composting feedlot manure provides enhanced nutrient benefits and promotes sustainable agricultural practices.
Utilizing compost can improve soil fertility and address waste management effectively.

This Holiday Season, Choose a Gift that Supports a Farmer - Modern Farmer

Opting for farm adoption instead of traditional gifts provides meaningful connections and supports local agriculture while promoting sustainability.

Feedlot manure and compost fuels crop performance

Composting feedlot manure provides enhanced nutrient benefits and promotes sustainable agricultural practices.
Utilizing compost can improve soil fertility and address waste management effectively.
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Farmed, Wild, Lab Grown, or Plant-Based: Which Salmon is Best? - Modern Farmer

The increasing salmon consumption in America poses environmental threats due to overfishing and the negative impact of farmed salmon.

Dive Deep: The Future of Aquaculture - Modern Farmer

Efforts to improve water conditions and ensure sustainable aquaculture practices are underway.
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From Sunflowers to Squash: One Detroit Farmer's Push for Food Sovereignty - Modern Farmer

Urban farming initiatives in Detroit, like Fennigan's Farms, provide free produce and aim to enhance community health and food sovereignty.

Gardening Heals: Detroiter's Cancer Treatment Eased by her Work With Soil - Modern Farmer

Gardening became a vital emotional support for Heidi Penix amidst her breast cancer diagnosis, giving her purpose during treatment.

From Sunflowers to Squash: One Detroit Farmer's Push for Food Sovereignty - Modern Farmer

Urban farming initiatives in Detroit, like Fennigan's Farms, provide free produce and aim to enhance community health and food sovereignty.

Gardening Heals: Detroiter's Cancer Treatment Eased by her Work With Soil - Modern Farmer

Gardening became a vital emotional support for Heidi Penix amidst her breast cancer diagnosis, giving her purpose during treatment.
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10 Essential Guides for the Farm Curious - Modern Farmer

Farming can be intimidating, but Modern Farmer offers resources to help you start, grow, and profit from your agricultural endeavors.

Prop 12 Was a Landmark Animal Rights Law. Repealing it Could Hurt Farmers. - Modern Farmer

California's Prop 12 mandates improved animal welfare standards, influencing farmers like Hank Wurtz to adapt their practices for better business viability.

Not Your Typical Grocery Store - Modern Farmer

The Detroit People's Food Co-op aims to empower the local Black community in response to food insecurity and lack of representation in grocery ownership.

Ceremonial Grade Cacao is Ceremony's Subversion - Modern Farmer

Cacao ceremonies, once rare, have surged in popularity, transforming from meaningful rituals into commodified experiences.

Loiter: East Cleveland Fights for Food Power in a Harsh Climate - Modern Farmer

Ismail Samad aims to empower East Cleveland through community-focused hospitality initiatives while addressing systemic barriers faced by Black and POC food systems.
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Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us From Factory Farming - Modern Farmer

The author's encounter with a factory farmer reveals the complexities of the factory farming system and its impact on individuals and animals.
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