agriculture

Added Value

A new study suggests that biodynamic and organic vineyards produce better wine

By Thomas Ulrich November 9, 2016

In this story: food and drink, agriculture

Nature’s Operating Instructions

What happens when seven biomimicry teams compete for $100,000 to revolutionize the planet’s food systems?

By Katie O'Reilly November 2, 2016

In this story: agriculture, science

Fair Play

What’s the difference between Fair Trade and Direct Trade?

By Sofia Jeremias October 30, 2016

In this story: agriculture

More than a Dozen Breached Hog Waste Lagoons Found in North Carolina After Hurricane Matthew

Watchdog groups say lax regulations lead to epic water pollution from waste

By Adam Skolnick October 21, 2016

In this story: concentrated animal feeding operation, agriculture, clean water

A Model of World Food Day

How a grassroots leader in Cape Town combats hunger—and climate change—through urban gardens

By Hannah Norman October 14, 2016

In this story: activism, agriculture, community garden

Need for Seeds

Cary Fowler, the visionary behind the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, talks about his new book—and why biodiversity is a key component of world peace

By Katie O'Reilly October 6, 2016

In this story: science, agriculture

Are Barn Owls Nature’s Best Pest Control?

A new study shows just how much owls can help farmers reduce rodents in their fields

By Sarah Robertson August 20, 2016

In this story: animals, birds, agriculture

Lentil Power

The story behind Timeless Seeds

By Amy Hassinger July 13, 2016

In this story: agriculture, solar, books

Of Palates and Progress

By Anna Roth June 24, 2016

In this story: food and drink, agriculture, technology, environmental justice, books

Five Great Biodynamic Wines

We asked expert oenophiles to name their favorites

By Avital Andrews April 6, 2016

In this story: lifestyle, food and drink, agriculture

Biodynamic wines--pop the cork on some of our handpicked varietals.

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