Barn Raisers

Barn Raisers
April 6, 2023

Finding Common Ground at a Montana Barn Raising

The former Montana House speaker and Missoula mayor reflects on working together across differences

Agriculture
February 16, 2023

Wisconsin’s Soil Sisters Are Growing More Than Food

A network of women farmers is building community and fighting for local, sustainable food.

Agriculture
February 2, 2023

How Food Hubs Connect and Strengthen Rural Communities

An alternative approach to local food is taking off from Washington to Wisconsin.

Agriculture
January 26, 2023

A Community Came Together To Revitalize a Run-Down Farmhouse

In Warner, New Hampshire, a community land trust aims to address affordable housing, access to farming, and Indigenous land rights.

Barn Raisers
January 20, 2023

Mississippi River Dispatch

Ringing in the New Year from Oquawka to Clarksville

Environment
January 9, 2023

How Farms and Small Businesses Can Get Federal Money for Solar

The Renewable Energy for America Program also provides grants for energy efficiency improvements.

Barn Raisers
December 9, 2022

Olaf Ericson’s Barn Raising

An excerpt from "The Bohemian Girl"

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