Consumers Care Where Their Meat Comes From, and Suppliers Are Taking Their Research Seriously

Some butchers, market owners and meat-buying collectives are increasingly serious about knowing where the meat they sell comes from and how the animals were raised.

Questions About Organic Produce and Sustainability

Even as more Americans buy foods labeled organic, the products are moving away from a traditional emphasis on local growing and limited environmental strain.

Rising Production Costs Cause Organic Milk Shortage

With the price of organic grain rising, cows are being fed less — and are producing less milk. Meanwhile, the demand for organic milk is growing.

Nepal and Others Mull Monsanto’s Role in Advancing Agriculture

A fresh look at tensions over Monsanto and the arrival of “big ag” in Nepal.

From a Farm Stand, New and Old Insights

A fifth-generation farmer in northern Maine shifts from corn rows, hay fields and dairy cows to growing organic vegetables and lots of garlic.

Eco Meets the Economy

Saving money while saving the planet calls for scrimping and creativity.

I Went Back to the Land to Feed My Family

When financial necessity forced me to live off the land, I found it extremely rewarding.

In Debate About Food, a Monied New Player

In a splashy new public-relations campaign, the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance began what it called a bid to “reshape the dialogue” about the American food supply.

In Debate About Food, a Monied New Player

In a splashy new public-relations campaign, the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance began what it called a bid to “reshape the dialogue” about the American food supply.

Farmers Seek to Raise Standards for Berries

Exactly what makes an organic strawberry organic? Three California growers are urging the Department of Agriculture to clarify matters.