Uncovering the Literal Roots of Your Ideology
New research suggests our ancestors' agricultural practices may have shaped our beliefs and assumptions.
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Dispatches: Re-Discovering Terra Preta in Amazonia
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
Maasai Women Grow Their Economic Prospects by Harvesting Aloe
In a remote village in Kenya, where it is difficult to cultivate crops, women have begun reshaping their fortunes by harvesting aloe plants and turning them into beauty products.
Viewfinder: Workers Excavate Sand From a Riverbed in India
Indian laborers excavate sand from the dry riverbed of Sabarmati river near Gandhinagar, India, on March 15th, 2018.
The USDA Predicts a 12-Year Low in Farm Profits
The 2018 net farm income is predicted to reach $59.5 billion, a $4.3 billion decrease from 2017.
How an All-Women Farm in Nepal Is Giving Hope to Mothers and Children
Sunita Sharma has founded a homestead in Mankhu where women can own their own land, offering them a path out of dependency.
California’s Farms Are an Even Larger Source of Air Pollution Than We Thought
A new study uncovers an underappreciated source of air pollution in the Golden State: fertilized soil.
Miracle Grass: A Drought Resistant Crop Is Changing Life for Kenya’s Female Farmers
Growing native grasses allows cows to produce milk more efficiently and helps women in Kenya thrive where the men have struggled.
Viewfinder: Farmers Protest in Mexico City
Mexican farmers protest in Mexico City on December 5th, 2017, over land conflicts on the outskirts of the capital.
Viewfinder: Sheep March Through Lyon
French farmers march their animals through the streets of Lyon on October 9th, 2017, to draw attention to rising wolf attacks on sheep herds, and to protest the government's plan for an organized cull.