The high desert of northwest New Mexico might seem an unlikely place for a large-scale commercial farming operation. The region receives only about 20" of annual precipitation. However, at an ...

Using CRISPR to engineer a relative of the tomato, biologists have created a fruit that is easier to grow, potentially opening the door to breeding plants that are resistant to disease, pests or ...

Originally, Jean-Martin Fortier knew nothing about farming. Now a world-renowned sustainable farmer, Fortier will be visiting the Roaring Fork Valley to share not just his tips to disrupt the ...

I’ve worked on everything from small family plots to massive commercial farms, and each has its own challenges and rewards. Here’s what I’ve experienced, what surprised me, and how scale changes ...