Growing up in the Mississippi River Delta, Willis Nelson says his family’s 800 acres was the biggest farm he’d ever seen. When he and his brothers took over the operation, he dreamed of growing the ...

Early planning and clear communication help farms transition successfully to the next generation of family leaders.

So you want to farm, but you’re not sure where to start. Farming at any scale – whether it’s a countertop herb garden or an acre of land – can be intimidating. But if you’re ready to get started, ...

The word farm was once equated with images of sun-kissed green fields in rural areas. That’s quickly changing. Not only are farms moving closer to urban areas, but they’re also getting creative in how ...

HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Giving people the space, the tools, and the knowledge to grow their own fresh food. That’s part of the mission for a nonprofit called Growing High Point. It’s especially ...

LOCAL FARMING: Margie Raimondo instructs families on how to grow food as part of her nonprofit urban farm, Urbana Farmstead. Credit: Brian Chilson On a small plot in south Little Rock that was once a ...

If you're interested in becoming a local farmer or growing food to take to market, there's a free intensive program to teach you how to grow, sell, and run a small business. Applications are due this ...

Grow Dat Youth Farm spans seven acres in New Orleans City Park and offers programs for young people to develop leadership skills and learn how to grow their own food. The nonprofit farm also hosts ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Mandy Manna often points out that it takes about 10 jobs to produce one bag of potato ...

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. A portion of the reporting in Alexander County is supported by funding from the Pulitzer ...