Sustainability

Barney Bahrenfuse and Suzanne Castello were just awarded the 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award for their work on their organic farm.

Over 20 years since their meet cute at a Practical Farmers of Iowa conference, a Grinnell couple was honored for their achievements in sustainable agriculture.

Climate action proponents say the layoffs will make it harder for the local government to reach its net zero emission goal by 2050.

Operating on nearly 900 acres in Decorah, the Seed Savers Exchange preserves plant varieties by saving and sharing seeds — and their stories. Since 2000, local musicians have lent their talents to support the mission.

What individuals can do to slow the progress of climate change and revamped weekends with IPR

For the Talk of Iowa book club, expert readers join host Charity Nebbe to discuss Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

The Wright House of Fashion is a new nonprofit in Iowa City that provides unique, creative learning opportunities for the community. Plus a cricket farmer hops at the chance to discuss her business.

If you want healthy plants, you need healthy soil.

Charity Nebbe talks to author Kyle McCord about his book, “Reunion of the Good Weather Suicide Cult.” Then, a conversation with a double Master's degree graduate student at ISU, Derrick Kapayou.

Food experts from across the country met virtually today for the 15th Iowa Hunger Summit. They discussed how to address food insecurity in Iowa.