For a small vegetable farmer growing 15 acres without synthetic inputs, the gap between farming organically and being certified organic can feel enormous. The practices may already be in place....
One of the most common misconceptions about organic food is that it’s completely “pesticide-free.” In reality, organic farming does allow certain pesticides, but with strict rules about what can be...
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword in agriculture. With climate change, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and water scarcity accelerating worldwide, the way we grow food has become a defining issue...
Organic agriculture is no longer a fringe idea or niche market. What began decades ago as a grassroots movement has become a powerful force shaping global food systems, sustainability policy,...
Bees are small, but their impact on our global food system is truly enormous. In my decade of documenting farm ecosystems, I have found that in organic agriculture, bees are...
