On a sunny December morning, Western Lombard points to a black walnut tree. It’s one of many native crops that grow on his farm in Millfield, which Lombard believes produce some underrated fruits: ...

A USDA program to support local food systems was terminated due to budget cuts. The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helped small and midsized farms with market access and technical assistance.

When Makeesha Munro and her partner Travis Jones started their farm in Collins, Missouri, they didn’t expect to be traveling across the state to sell the culinary mushrooms they grow. Takeaways A ...