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Abandoned farm site and prairie in Canada's Manitoba province.

Could abandoned agricultural lands help save the planet?

January 14, 2020

By Richard Conniff
Some researchers contend there is an opportunity for ecological restoration that could help fight climate change and stem the loss of biodiversity.
Black farmer taking care of plants and harvesting fresh vegetables from the greenhouse.

Black farmers embrace and implement solutions for climate resiliency

January 8, 2020

By Leah Penniman
"Our duty as earthkeepers is to call the exiled carbon back into the land and to bring the soil life home," said Larisa Jacobson, co-director of Soul Fire Farm.
Aerial view of flooded farmlands near Blackwater, MO

After a rough 2019, farmers and congress discuss agriculture's role as a climate solution

January 8, 2020

By Georgina Gustin
The Midwest floods revealed another benefit of sustainable agriculture: fields that had been farmed with conservation practices recovered faster.
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Why today's turkey is more affordable and sustainable than it was in the 1970s

November 28, 2019

By Jayson Lusk
Scientific developments and innovation has produced more turkey for a larger population using fewer of our natural resources.
Industriale Verde training site

Palm oil buyers cultivate Mexico's ambition to grow a sustainable industry

October 22, 2019

By Meg Wilcox
Food companies Oleopalma and PepsiCo lead smallholder certification drive.
Two ranchers talking in a wheat field

Iowa’s farmers are ready for a national discussion on transforming US agriculture

October 18, 2019

By Lisa Schulte Moore
Incremental change in agriculture is not moving quickly enough.
Farmer in tractor preparing land with seedbed cultivator

Is Big Ag in the running to be a climate crisis hero?

September 30, 2019

By Aaron Orlowski
Agriculture's biggest trade groups have started promoting farmers' role in mitigating climate change.
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Episode 190: Ambition, angst and action at Climate Week, Danone CEO prioritizes biodiversity

September 27, 2019

By Heather Clancy and Joel Makower
Tune in for a recap of news and conversations during more than 300 events linked to the UN General Assembly. Plus inside PepsiCo's Sustainable Farming Program and a peek into Engie Impact.
Group of farmers with laptop standing in a field examining soybean crop

From the farm to the restaurant, how people are investing in regenerative agriculture

September 27, 2019

By Nancy Matsumoto
Farming itself could regenerate the land — but it might take both public and private sectors to achieve success.