Peterson Produce
Ten years ago Al and Jean decided to start using integrated pest management techniques. In the transition of the farm from what All calls “conventional” to “sustainable,” the makeup of the farm’s crops, and management strategies, changed dramatically.

Maah Daah Hey Trail
The everchanging Maah Daah Hey Trail winds its way through North Dakota's picturesque Badlands, affording outdoor enthusiasts a thrilling, visceral experience of some of the most spectacular terrain in America. In a region beset by a struggling ranch economy, out-migration, and the booms and busts of the oil and gas industry, the 97-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail capitalizes on western North Dakota's strengths-scenic landscapes, a rich variety of flora and fauna, and a living western heritage.

Cowboy turned Grass Man
 Gene Goven has greatly improved the health of his soil and pastureland by experimenting with grazing patterns for his cattle, and he has come to see good grass management as the most important element in a successful ranching operation.

Adams Family Farm
Wilmington, Vermont · From the bucolic setting on 210 acres of the sixth generation Adams Family Farm in Wilmington, Vermont, one couldn't imagine more diverse -- and integrated -- enterprises creatively woven together to sustain the land and the farmers who farm it. Jill and Carl Mancivalano own and manage one of Vermont's most popular agritourism attractions, Adams Family Farm, leasing the farmlands from Jill's parents. The energetic couple also produce numerous value-added products made in a commercial kitchen using products grown or raised on the farm or from area farmers.

A Community of Peers in a Big-Hearted Town
A Community of Peers in a Big-Hearted Town Ask anyone why they choose to live in Elgin and you will hear the same reply over and over: "It's the people." Yet, like many 21st century rural communities, Elgin seeks a firmer footing in changing times. Recognizing the need for new survival strategies, Elgin citizens have come together under various organizational umbrellas to navigate a new economy and keep the town a vibrant and healthy community for all.