Farming

Certified Naturally Grown offers farmers a cheaper and less time-consuming option to communicate how they produce their food. But terms like “natural” on food labels can be confusing for consumers.

Ujima maintains two urban farms in north St. Louis.

The 2017 escape of the St. Louis Six brought the Gentle Barn to Missouri. Its abrupt closure left volunteers abandoned and grieving.

Farmers, nonprofits and state agencies received almost $3 billion in grants from the Inflation Reduction Act in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. But recent federal funding freezes have recipients concerned they won’t end up receiving money.

The state ranks fifth in the country for agricultural product exports worth $10.6 billion, according to the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Antajuan Adams is the owner and co-director of New Roots Urban Farm in north St. Louis.

Farmers say higher prices are essential to grow food that’s good for the environment.

Regenerative agriculture can make farmland resilient to climate impacts but requires a large initial investment.

There were at least 27 cases of grain entrapment in the U.S. last year. OSHA recently added Missouri to the list of states where it’s emphasizing grain handling safety.

Food City aims to create a more inclusive, sustainable food ecosystem in St. Louis.