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Fifth grader holds chickens as its wings are trimmed

For some schoolkids, lesson plans include arithmetic, art and now agriculture

Even in America’s breadbasket, most children know more about TikTok than livestock. But some schools are making farm work into classwork. They’ve built chicken coops and sheep pens near their playgrounds in ways that seem to pay off in the classroom. Read More »

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We head to the forest for Indiana delights this fall

Persimmons, orange and messy in a white enamel bowl and a plastic colander on a wooden table

Enjoy recipes and stories on persimmon, pawpaw and Indiana ginseng plus, a visit with a chef exploring Native cuisines.

Emily Broad Leib, head and shoulders portrait with green grass in the background.

Emily Broad Leib of the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic argues that narrowly focused food safety regulations in the US are failing to address the most important aspects of our food system.

Aryln Llewellyn in a black Function Brewing uniform shirt and a red bandana on her head standing behind a wooden bar with ligh wood shelving, cash register, phone, glasswear and green wall in background

Function Brewing develops recipes for vegan diners, and a young baker takes advantage of Indiana’s Home Based Vendor Laws.

What is possible when we listen to Black people’s food stories beyond an all encompassing narrative of lack?

A person with a face mask and apron on, filling a clear plastic container with yellow soup, rows of soup in containers are visible in the foreground

If your jam or hot sauce idea is ready for market, it might be time to rent some kitchen space.

Nic Garza with arm around Marie O'Neill, both smiling at camera, standing at gate to expansive garden, green grass, trees and blue sky in the background.

Young farmers at Outlier Farmstead say you can’t avoid politics on the farm, and band member Dani Dubuto cooks vegan food on the road.

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The Midwest lost two species to extinction, and humans are largely to blame

The ivory-billed woodpecker and the tubercled-blossom pearly mussel were recently delisted from the endangered species list.

Worker at Swiss Meat and Sausage prepares bacon

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide loan guarantees to make it easier for processors to build new facilities, add on to existing ones and improve supply chains.

Dairy herds around a well they depend on for water

California's farmers, the country's biggest producers of fruits and vegetables, are facing a major shakeup. A new law limits their access to water from the state's depleted aquifers.