The need for sustainable agricultural practices has gained unprecedented attention recently. As global populations rise and environmental concerns become more pressing, the farm sector is ...

Judy Heller never thought she'd pick a pomegranate in her life — but in mid-November, she found herself doing exactly that on a farm in Israel, driven by the desire to help the country after the Oct.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. Brentwood, N.Y.: Farmers tend the crops at Thera Farms in ...