Farming
The disappearing world of mountain farmers in the Alps
Photographer Roland Reinstadler discusses his project documenting a farming community from Northern Italy who are fighting to maintain ancestral traditions in an extreme environment.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Modi’s apology to the farmers is purely for his own gain
Empty words — Last week, India’s prime minister repealed the three contentious farm laws that had sparked an over year-long protest in India. But what is the real motive behind the PM’s rare display of contrition?
Written by: Ravinder Kaur
The London community farm starting an eco revolution
The Outsiders Project — Grow is the organisation showing young people the importance of mental wellbeing, physical health and nature. In doing so, it’s fostering a new generation of eco warriors.
Written by: Shannon Mahanty
An evocative portrait of Cuba’s agricultural communities
Los campesinos — A new photo book from Richard Sharum documents rural Cuba, shedding light on the often overlooked communities which make up the country’s backbone.
Written by: Huck
On the frontlines of the Indian farmers' strike
'A do or die battle' — As protests over a controversial new farming law in India spread to other cities across the world, those leading the demonstrations are refusing to back down until their demands are met.
Written by: Dhruva Balram
Meet the indie farmer shaking up California’s food scene
Scott Chang-Fleeman — In a profile taken from ‘Sandwich Magazine Issue 2: The Banh Mi’, the 25-year-old talks history, heritage and why he wants to help build a new movement of independent Asian American farmers.
Written by: Anna Sulan Masing
Dreamy portraits of America’s forgotten women farmers
Lost in Appalachia — In a new photography project, Austin Ledzian and Joe Mrava tell the untold stories of women making a living in an agricultural workforce traditionally dominated by men.
Written by: Logan Leasure
Subvert the stereotypes. Just do what you love.
Jobs for the boys/girls? — Whether it's making biker cupcakes or heavy metal quilts, some people are determined to find their calling in life – no matter how unlikely it seems.
Written by: Mike Belleme, Shelley Jones, Shane Herrick
Gregory Alan Isakov: The indie folk singer building his own off-grid paradise
A rural utopia — Gregory Alan Isakov might be touring the world with his band, but back at home in Colorado his four-and-a-half-acre farm is a sustainable nirvana: growing vegetables, medical cannabis and a whole lot more.
Written by: Noora Ismail
Digging the Dirt: The skaters leaving the rat race to live a life off-grid
Stuck in the mud — Skateboarding and farming may seem like completely disconnected realms, but the cultures are connected by a shared set of values and a passion for the land. We catch up with some skaters, who are also farmers, to see what drew them to a more off-the-grid way of life.
Written by: Julia Kidder
The Bali farmer rejecting tourism money to protect sacred lands
#BaliNotForSale — Rice farmers are struggling to survive in the face of mounting pressure from developers in Bali, where a rampant tourism industry is taking over. A new documentary short explores the resilience it takes to stand firm.
Written by: Atina Dimitrova