Farming

The London community farm starting an eco revolution
Outsiders Project

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
Culture

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
Activism

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
Culture

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
Photography

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.
Culture

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
Music

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
Skate

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
Culture

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

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