Rebuilding Community Through Small Farm Infrastructure
A growing Amish community in rural Ohio is proving that the economic "multiplier effect" works and providing an invaluable model for a renewed, grassroots-driven economy.

Corn as a Forage Crop
The corn crop has been harvested — now, what to do with all that stubble? When combined with lush pasture, it can provide an excellent and economical forage for grazing herds.

That's No Weed — It's a Cash Crop!
Farmers on Prince Edward Island are partnering with Japanese entrepreneurs to turn organic dandelions into big profits.

Chlorine: Friend & Foe
Most of us have come in contact with this potent substance, but few know of its trace element role in human health.

Our Soil's Cosmic Connection
Metaphysics aside, our soils are enriched by thousands of tons of cosmic dust each year. Here is a fascinating look at this ongoing beneficial invasion from space.

CSAs for Meat Producers
Livestock farmer Kelly Klober suggests that meat products are especially suited to CSA marketing and offers suggestions on how to set up this type of direct-marketing operation.

New & Sustainable Ways with Horses
We're all familiar with horses as draft animals, but there are many other ways they can be a financial asset to the family farm. Here are some innovative examples.

Defining Grass Genetics
When selecting cattle for top-quality grass-fed performance, remember these three traits: wide shoulders, a deep chest and adequate back fat.

Interview — Deirdre Earls: Your Healing Diet
After a lifetime of suffering from sometimes crippling psoriasis, this dietician-turned-nutritionist cured herself with a changed diet — now she's helping others on the path to health through sound nutrition.

Eco-Update
Eco-ag news from around the world.

Opinion
Commentary on vital issues affecting organic and sustainable farmers.

Transitions
"Certified Organic Industry News"

Eco-Gardener
"Dandelions: Squatter of the Landscape" by Anne Marie Van Nest

Newsletter
Charles Walters on the economy and farm issues

Health & Healing
"A Beta Casein by Any Other Name — The A2 Milk Story" by Tom Valentine

The Natural Vet
"A Healthy Mouth" by C. Edgar Sheaffer, V.M.D. & Bonnie M. Sheaffer, R.N.

Books & Information
Reviews of new eco-farming literature

Acres U.S.A. Zips
Letters to the editor

Eco-Resources
A roundup of eco-suppliers

Eco-Meetings
Eco-farming meetings and events across North America

The Last Word
Parting shots from our editor