Abby Tripp Heverin

Riding Mower Buyer’s Guide
If you’re on the market for a riding mower to take care of your farm lawn, keep these thoughts in mind before hitting the dealership.

Ag Day Emphasizes Climate-Smart Strategies
Agriculture, climate change and food security come together at the 2010 Agriculture and Rural Development Day.

Agrarian Author Receives National Award
The National Humanities Medal is awarded to Wendell Berry, who promoted farm conservation through his writing.

Growing Grain for Japan
U.S. farmers raise funds to support victims of Japan’s March 2011 earthquake.

4-H Students Get ‘Wired for Wind’
As part of National 4-H Week and National Youth Science Day, students learn how wind technology can be implemented on the farm.

Hands-on High School Focuses on Ag-career Skills
A Kentucky high school gives students the tools for agriculture-related careers while modeling sustainability.

2011 Farm Policy Round-up
As the year draws to a close, take a look at some of the policies that will influence small-scale ag in 2012 and beyond.

Hobby Farms’ Resolutions for 2012
The Hobby Farms editorial team is starting fresh in the new year with goals for their gardens, kitchens and more.

Vilsack Announces USDA Cuts, Closures
A new cost-cutting plan calls for the closure of more than 250 offices and the streamlining of in-house practices.

Herbicide-tolerant Corn Subject of Regulation Debate
Dow wants regulations lifted for its herbicide-tolerant corn, but sustainable-ag organizations say the product threatens agricultural traditions and personal and environmental health.