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“Empowering Rural Communities: A Deep Dive into Mental Health Initiatives by Rural Minds” – AG Information Network of the West

“Empowering Rural Communities: A Deep Dive into Mental Health Initiatives by Rural Minds” – AG Information Network of the West

Jeff Winton founded Rural Minds after a personal tragedy. When his nephew Brooks died by suicide near their family farm, ... Read more

How America’s Rye Whiskey Boom Can Boost the Climate—But It’s Not the Whole Solution

How America’s Rye Whiskey Boom Can Boost the Climate—But It’s Not the Whole Solution

Farming in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, is no easy feat. This 8,000-square-mile desert is known for its short growing ... Read more

Transforming Farming in Bengal: Innovative Science Meets Community Solutions for a Thriving Ecology

Transforming Farming in Bengal: Innovative Science Meets Community Solutions for a Thriving Ecology

In Bengal, many farmers are facing a tough situation. Fields are often under water for months at a time, making ... Read more

How Climate Extremes Are Currently Affecting Food Yields: Insights from COP30

How Climate Extremes Are Currently Affecting Food Yields: Insights from COP30

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is set to take place in Belém, Brazil, gathering leaders, scientists, and ... Read more

Farm Bankruptcies Surge as Crop Prices Plummet: Will Trump’s  Billion Bailout Provide Relief?

Farm Bankruptcies Surge as Crop Prices Plummet: Will Trump’s $14 Billion Bailout Provide Relief?

Farm bankruptcies in the U.S. are rising after a long period of relative stability. In the second quarter of this ... Read more

Exploring Regional Food Supply Chains: Insights from the AG Information Network of the West

Exploring Regional Food Supply Chains: Insights from the AG Information Network of the West

This is Tim Hammerich from the Ag Information Network, sharing insights on the future of farming. Scaling up a small ... Read more

How Federal Funding Turmoil Affects Local Farmers: Danielle Guerin’s Story in Indianapolis

How Federal Funding Turmoil Affects Local Farmers: Danielle Guerin’s Story in Indianapolis

Meet Danielle Guerin, a dedicated urban farmer in Indianapolis. Through her nonprofit, the Soul Food Project, she has spent the ... Read more

Urgent Call to Action: Transform Global Food Systems to Prevent Land Crisis, Say Scientists – Seed World Insights

Urgent Call to Action: Transform Global Food Systems to Prevent Land Crisis, Say Scientists – Seed World Insights

In a recent article in Nature, 21 leading scientists shared bold strategies to transform global food systems, aiming to reverse ... Read more

Why Three Major New Zealand Emitters Are No Longer Required to Disclose Their Climate Impact: What You Need to Know

Why Three Major New Zealand Emitters Are No Longer Required to Disclose Their Climate Impact: What You Need to Know

Three major greenhouse gas emitters in New Zealand no longer need to report their emissions. This includes big names like ... Read more

Resilient Roots: How China’s Rural Communities Are Innovating to Combat Climate Change

Resilient Roots: How China’s Rural Communities Are Innovating to Combat Climate Change

The village of Xinshou in Zhaotong, Yunnan faces a real challenge when it comes to water. Perched 670 meters up ... Read more