Guest Post: Idaho is Losing Farmland Fast

Apr 07, 2020 • Agrarian Commons, Land Access Strategies, Sustainable Farming • By Frankie Wallace

Could Sustainable Agriculture Save It? As farmland in Idaho begins to disappear in favor of large agricultural businesses and home construction projects, sustainable agriculture is more necessary than ever. Forward-thinking researchers and farmers are experimenting with growing new types of crops in the region. Idaho-based researchers are investigating the viability of almond growth and cultivation […]

Opportunities for the Next Generation of Farmers on the Land

May 21, 2019 • Agrarian Trust, Commons Alliance, Food Systems and Security, Land Justice and Equity • By Darby Weaver

Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a new series from Agrarian Trust and our contributors exploring the human side of land transition. Stay tuned for monthly posts from diverse voices, including farmers of all ages and backgrounds. by Darby Weaver Starting Seeds Starting seeds in early Spring has become a rhythm for me. Just […]

The Consolidation of Agriculture

Apr 05, 2019 • Food Systems and Security, Sustainable Farming • By Darby Weaver

Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a new series from Agrarian Trust and our contributors exploring the human side of land transition. Stay tuned for monthly posts from diverse voices, including farmers of all ages and backgrounds. We’re pleased to present our first story from Darby Weaver, a writer and farmer with more […]