Jim Abeles and Kat Topaz had a dream: to get out of the rat race and become farmers. But the couple, who both used to work in publishing and tech, didn’t realize how hard it would be to make a living ...

Recent data from the US Department of Agriculture demonstrates the important role small farms play in our food system. Mike Davis has more. Davis: Small farms are often at the center of the discussion ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Michigan State researchers gathered farmer feedback on electric tractors, with participants noting quiet operation ...

Small farms have a pretty big advantage. They don’t need to ascribe to industrial means of growing. That means less tilling and fewer pesticides. The ability to have a regenerative operation is much ...