Starting a garden can be a big step. Knowing what to plant, when, and how--that takes time. And what if you want to branch ...

The Food and Drug Administration has not performed its legally required number of food safety inspections each year since 2018, according to a new government watchdog report. Each year, about one in ...

This story was originally published by Reasons to be Cheerful, and is reprinted with permission. When Michael Kotutwa Johnson goes out to the acreage behind his stone house to harvest his corn, his ...

A government watchdog criticized the Food and Drug Administration for failing to meet the required level of inspections each year, partly caused by disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, we brought you many stories of people connecting with their food, and examining how they consume it. From looking at the true cost of eating meat, to reckoning with just how much plastic we ...

Malathion, a commonly used pesticide for both agricultural use and home gardening, has had a long and widely disputed history. First approved for use in 1956, it increased in popularity during the ...

There’s a lot going on in farming these days. Some farmers are looking at succession plans, trying to figure out who will take over the family business. Others are looking to transition away from ...

Food can be a tricky thing. While we produce enough food for people globally, it doesn’t always get distributed equally. Food is also a powerful cultural connector, and can bring communities together.

The surreal sight of squash, melons and corn sprouting from the sandy ground reflects an ancient farming technique that’s newly relevant.