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Apr 29, 2015

Water scarcity breeds innovation

Although a severe drought may seem like a plague, scarcity leads to incredible innovation. Out west and in water-scarce regions around the world, humans are developing ways of farming and living that do not allow a single drop of water to go to waste. 

Apr 29, 2015

What does the California drought mean for NC?

Although North Carolina has an abundance of rain at the moment, growing populations and a changing climate has begun to cause fierce competition over fresh water resources. North Carolinians may soon need to learn from the water-saving ways being pioneered out west. 

Apr 20, 2015

The Piedmont Farm Tour turns 20

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Piedmont Farm Tour, an annual pilgrimage for thousands of local eaters seeking a deeper connection to the people and land that sustain them. 

Feb 18, 2015

Could carbon farming help reverse climate change?

Abundance NC's third annual Climate Adaptation Conference was filled with stories of how innovative farmers are mitigating climate change by putting carbon back into the ground. 

Feb 18, 2015

Farmers prepare for changing climate

Abundance NC's third annual Climate Adaptation Conference was filled with strategies farmers are using to prepare for a changing climate. 

Jan 16, 2015

FARM COMMUNITY EXPLORES ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE

An upcoming conference helps farmers and food activists to prepare themselves for an uncertain, potentially unstable, future climate. 

Sep 10, 2014

FARM AID COMES TO RALEIGH

This Saturday, the iconic concert in support of family farms is coming to Raleigh. 

Aug 19, 2014

A NEW COMMUNITY MODEL BRINGS TOGETHER ELDERS AND YOUNG FARMERS

NC architect and co-housing pioneer Giles Blunden has a radical new idea that integrates a retirement community and a sustainable farm. 

Jun 30, 2014

CAN NC’S STRAWBERRY INDUSTRY PROTECT SOIL HEALTH?

A new research project aims to replace routine fumigation with holistic, sustainable alternatives that protect soil health. 

Jun 13, 2014

REMEMBERING JOHN VOLLMER: A CHAMPION FOR THE SOIL

From selling agricultural chemicals to pioneering organic agriculture, John Vollmer was at the forefront of NC farming.