More than 200 people flocked to the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday night to hear author, lecturer and regenerative farmer Joel Salatin for the first of this year’s Lyceum lecture ...

A new genomic study reveals how Indigenous traditional farming practices have shaped the evolution of manioc – one of the world’s most important staple crops – for the better. The domestication of ...

We all know fresh fruits and vegetables are good for our health – but did you know that the soil and surrounding environment the crops grow in also matters to our health and well-being? The ...

Rita Herzog (MBA/MENV'24) earned a competitive spot in the inaugural cohort of the ClimateCAP Fellowship. That program involved completing a research project, the output of which is below. In a world ...

Understanding how common management practices influence physical, chemical, and biological attributes of soil health is key to fostering sustainable agricultural production systems that balance the ...

Agriculture is a cornerstone of human civilization, a testament to our ability to harness nature for sustenance. Yet, this age-old industry faces many challenges that hamper productivity, impact ...

Rotating crops, using compost, adding cover crops and flower strips, and reducing tillage are practices that can make farms resilient to climate change and bring environmental benefits, but Cornell ...

The Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326) is a significant threat to the progress states have made in promoting humane farming practices. It would override state laws like California’s ...

Learn the basics of humane farm animal care, including polled genetics in dairy cattle, why are antibiotics given to ...

For Zimbabwe, a country whose economy and livelihoods are deeply tied to natural resources, the stakes are particularly high.