Sustainability
Fresh Views: Sustainability helps farming
As the global population continues to grow and concerns for the health of the environment increase, the pressure on farmers to adopt sustainable growing practices has never been greater. Sustainability is about developing systems to... more »
Golden Stock Farms’ asparagus success
Growing asparagus is notoriously challenging, but that hasn’t stopped Golden Stock Farms. Located on the west side of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the fourth-generation family farm has found success cultivating the crop in Oceana County, one... more »
Organic Grower: AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
The mission of AC Foods is to expand access to healthy food through better farming, with a focus on regenerative agriculture, responsible land stewardship and supporting local communities where it grows and operates. “We are... more »
Veg Connections: Cellulose mulch shows promise for sustainable agriculture
As growers face increasing pressure to reduce plastic use while maintaining productivity, researcher Tian Li and her team at Purdue University have developed a new Janus cellulose mulch (JCM) that matches the performance of traditional... more »
Tessenderlo Kerley opens Ohio fertilizer plant
Tessenderlo Kerley has opened its newest liquid fertilizer production facility in Defiance, Ohio. The opening represents a major milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture across North America, according to a news release. ... more »
Good Humus Produce’s community mindset
Good Humus Produce is a small, family-owned farm located in the picturesque Hungry Hollow valley of Northern California. Founded in 1976 by Jeff and Annie Main, the farm spans 30 acres of certified organic land... more »
Fresh Views: Overlap between the practical and the economic
Some of my friends in business might be surprised to learn that my path into the economics of agriculture began with a pursuit of medicine. As a college student interning at a South African wildlife... more »
Red Sun Farms grows through vertically integrated greenhouse operations
Red Sun Farms has become one of North America's largest producers through vertically integrated greenhouse operations. By controlling every step from seed selection to retail delivery, the company guarantees year-round supply of high-quality tomatoes, peppers... more »
Ground resilience: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health
Despite a changing climate, improving soil health can help improve ground resiliency. Several years of improved soil health practices can strikingly change land so much that a grower can walk into a field after a... more »
Naturipe Farms’ Earth-first philosophy
Naturipe Farms, based in Salinas, California, has built a reputation as a pioneer in berry production since 1917. Today, the company also leads with sustainable practices in vegetable farming, combining innovation, environmental stewardship and more... more »
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Shifting labor landscape: Actions spark optimism for long-term reform
Rodent attack: How growers can battle rat, squirrel, gopher damage
Optimization of row covers in organic systems: Mesotunnels and muskmelons
Hydroponic farming: Great Lakes Growers’ sustainable lettuce growing
GLEXPO: From research to real-word solutions
Owyhee’s Idaho-Oregon onion, asparagus legacy
Fresh Views: Sustainability helps farming
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