🌵 Starting an indoor garden is an amazing way to keep gardening through chilly weather, but if you're looking to try something new, edible cacti and succulents offer a unique (and tasty) option that’s easy to maintain. Learn more: ow.ly/RyGO50T2o5G #ModernFarmer

Vegetables out of thin air? ☁️🌱☁️ Aeroponic systems feed plants by spraying roots with nutrient-rich mist, allowing them to grow without soil. Learn more about this futuristic approach to food production: ow.ly/AkW750T7Sh4 #ModernFarmer

Overfishing and water contamination have led to the decline of US sardine canneries. However, Chris Sherman is working to bring back top-tier, shelf-stable seafood with the launch of a single-origin canning facility. ow.ly/Ibb150T82eh #ModernFarmer Island Creek Oysters

Industrial farming operations stuffed with thousands of hogs, cows, or chickens seriously harm our health and environment. All across the country, communities are pushing back. Lena Beck reports via Modern Farmer: sentientmedia.org/factory-farms-…

What happens when the rules keep changing for communities that rely on Farm Bill programs? Farmers and food justice advocates weigh in on the proposed #FarmBill’s impact on their communities and the consequences if it falls short: ow.ly/W12K50T85zI

It is so impactful to read these real stories behind the #FarmBill. Farmers, Tribal members & food justice advocates share firsthand how this critical legislation has shaped their communities. Faces of the Farm Bill: modernfarmer.com/2024/08/faces-… via Modern Farmer

It's easy to think "roast" and "bake" are the same, especially since both happen in a hot oven. And sure, there are those tricky foods (potatoes!) that can be both roasted and baked. But there are some differences: ow.ly/lieL50T6IHJ #ModernFarmer

Ali Ghiorse founded The Foodshed Network to raise awareness and promote a fair food system. Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, it educates on the harms of industrial farming and encourages local, fair food practices: ow.ly/J14V50TeCpk #ModernFarmer

As the textile industry seeks sustainable alternatives, flax is emerging as a promising option. The PA Flax Project is working to rebuild the infrastructure needed to revive flax farming in North America. Learn more: ow.ly/kcp650TgURv #ModernFarmer

Across the United States, chefs are seeking out invasive species for restaurant menus—creating new income streams for vendors, and educating people about the impact of their food choices, while protecting ecological resilience. Learn more: ow.ly/gfJn50TgVah

🐓🐣🐔 While some hens and roosters look similar at first glance, there are key traits to look for that can help you easily distinguish between them! Get the full egg-splanation: ow.ly/6m8c50TgVkA #ModernFarmer

Winter is coming, but gardening can be a year-round activity. Here are some indoor crops to consider! Get the full guide: ow.ly/CsgZ50TkCOs #ModernFarmer

Let's talk about sustainability at home. Do you do Meatless Monday? Get a CSA box? Choose sustainable seafood? Grow your own herbs? We’d love to hear what sustainable eating practices matter to you. #ModernFarmer