Advocates and Lawmakers Are Fighting to Save the USDA’s Flagship Campus The Trump administration wants to get rid of the “crown jewel” of the Anacostia watershed By Joanna Thompson January 29, 2026 In this story: Trump, politics, conservation, agriculture, science
Mulch Is Dirtier Than You Think Contaminated mulch is undermining California’s climate and sustainability goals By Kristen Weiss January 23, 2026 In this story: plastic, land use, agriculture
These Pacific Northwest Groups Feed the Region When It Needs It Most How gleaners are reducing food waste and helping families make ends meet By Amal Ahmed December 31, 2025 In this story: food and drink, agriculture, federal policy, activism
Hyper-Local Seed Collecting Gains Momentum in the Northeast A lesser-known local movement seeks to preserve biodiversity and restore landscapes By Marigo Farr November 24, 2025 In this story: climate change, conservation, sustainability, agriculture
Putting Down Roots A dairy operation helps three New Yorkers break into the tough business of farming By Marigo Farr November 3, 2025 In this story: agriculture
Why the Shrinking Great Salt Lake Is a Public Health Crisis Drought and overallocation of water lead to toxic dust that pollutes Salt Lake City communities By Helena Huizenga July 23, 2025 In this story: drought, agriculture, health, public health, healthy communities
Talking Trash Christi Turner tackles a rotten problem in one of America's fastest-growing cities By Emily Payne June 30, 2025 In this story: recycling, food and drink, agriculture, activism
What Does It Mean When Food Crops Are Certified as Sustainably Grown? Digging deep on regenerative agriculture certifications By Jessian Choy April 15, 2025 In this story: Ms. Green, agriculture, buyers' guide
Farmers Feeling the Pain After Conservation Funding Frozen The Trump administration, with DOGE, is pulling the rug from under growers and producers across the country By Juliet Grable March 12, 2025 In this story: agriculture, Trump, politics, conservation
Should I Be Worried About Bird Flu? H5N1 is making headlines in 2025 even though it’s been around for a surprisingly long time By Melody Schreiber March 10, 2025 In this story: health, birds, agriculture, concentrated animal feeding operation