“The latest, alas, is rarely the greatest. Which helps explain why this issue’s holiday roundup relies not on new merch plugged by PR reps, but rather the tried-and-true recommendations of real farmers, chefs, environmental activists, and the other movers and shakers who make up Modern Farmer’s inner circle. Our preferred pros (plus a few of the magazine’s staffers) share their favorite cast-iron skillets, cookbooks, wellies, pruners, and more—ensuring that everyone on your list receives the field-tested best.”
