Every Cow Deserves Grass: Regenerative Grazing at High Lawn Farm

High Lawn Farm has been raising Jersey cows in Lee, Massachusetts, for over 100 years. The cows have always had access to pasture, but until recently, the farm relied on continuous grazing. That began to change when the farm received a Regenerative Livestock Farming (RLF) microgrant from American Farmland Trust. The funds helped them fence off 20 acres of previously idle land, giving their dry cows access to fresh, well-rested pasture—and creating space for true rotational grazing for the first time.

Digging Deeper into Conservation Matters for the AMP Initiative

We dig deeper into one way of quantifying how well practices address the SWAPA-E resources concerns. We turn our attention to another set of three practices: Tree/Shrub Planting, Prescribed Grazing, and Conservation Cover

Crop Check: What’s Growing in California’s Capitol?

California policy wrap up for the 2025 legislative session.

A Farm Legacy of Love: Gretchen and Dick Regnery’s Gift to the Land

Some places don’t just hold memories—they carry a legacy. For more than four decades, Gretchen and Dick Regnery have poured their hearts and souls into Whitefish Bay Farm—a sanctuary of serene pastures, naturally colored Corriedale sheep, and the fiber art that has defined their lives. Nestled in the stunning landscape of Door County, Wisconsin, their farm has been more than just a home; it has been a labor of love, a commitment to land stewardship, and a place where people from all walks of life have come to experience the beauty of farming and art.

Balancing Energy and Agriculture in Texas

As Texas faces rising energy demand and farmland loss, new legislation presents a pivotal opportunity to expand clean energy while protecting agricultural resources. By supporting rooftop solar, agrivoltaics, and smart utility-scale siting, Texas can lead in balancing renewable energy growth with farmland preservation.

Mentorship Program Supports the Next Generation of Women Farmers in New York

The Overlooked Infrastructure of Farming

The sturdy steel toe boots that protect your feet. The reliable truck that gets you from your fields to your markets. The tools and structures that help you grow, process, and share food with your community. This is the overlooked infrastructure of farming.

How Bardwell Farm is Experimenting with Tillage to Adapt and Advance Soil Health

At Bardwell Farm, farmer Harrison Bardwell is blending innovation with tradition to tackle soil health and disease pressure—proving there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to resilient farming.

Soil Stewardship at Astarte Farm

At Astarte Farm, leaf mulch is proving to be a powerful tool for building soil health—offering a plastic-free, low-cost solution for weed suppression and resilience.

Finding Common Ground: A Q&A with Brooks Lamb

In this conversation, Brooks Lamb speaks about Tennessee’s new Farmland Preservation Fund, a $25 million, state-funded initiative designed to help farmers voluntarily protect their land from development through conservation easements.

From Vision to Impact: How Sarah Morton Is Redefining What a Farm Can Be

Sarah J. Morton is redefining what it means to lead a family farm in central Virginia by combining her deep agricultural expertise with a powerful vision for community, culture, and conservation.

Fresh Book Picks for Your Summer Stack

There’s nothing like a good read to slow down the season. And there’s nothing better than a trusted recommendation from someone who really knows the book.