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Fifth-Generation Farmer Revives a Family Tradition
Caleb Banowetz found a way to keep humane, family hog farming alive.
The Power of Local Knowledge: ANAPRI’s Vision for African-Led Food Systems Solutions
A resilient food future starts with local solutions.
U.N. Report Calls for Climate Tech for Food System Resilience
Climate technologies are vital for transforming agrifood systems to address global hunger, climate impacts, and sustainability challenges.
Op-Ed | Nourishing Food Systems for People and the Planet through Agroecology
Agroecology can be the solution to our nutrition and environmental crises.
How Climate Change is Transforming Food Flavor and Tradition
Ecological factors such as temperature, soil, rainfall, sun, and pests shape the chemical compounds in food. And, as the climate changes, so do ecological conditions.
Op-Ed | India Must Redesign its Agriculture Based on Regenerative Farming
India’s farmlands are losing soil health and productivity—regenerative farming offers a way to restore nature, secure food supplies, and build a sustainable future.
In Parched Zimbabwe, Small-Scale Farmers Turn to Traditional Crops
Severe droughts are pushing Zimbabwe farmers back to traditional crops like millet and sorghum.
Protecting Vulnerable Workers: Why H-2A Visa Protections Fall Short
H-2A workers play a vital role in U.S agriculture but remain uniquely vulnerable to workplace abuses.
Over US$489 Million Worth of Food Assistance Stalled Due to USAID Freeze
Nearly 500 million dollars of food is stuck in transit due to the U.S. foreign aid freeze.
We’re Ignoring a Major Public Health Crisis—Farmer Mental Health
Major mental health organizations across the U.S. have support programs designed to address rural and agricultural health, but few focus specifically on farmer mental health.
These Crops Can Help Us Diversify the World’s Diet
Get to know some of the opportunity crops that can help us future-proof the food system.
Fair Wages, Safe Conditions: Expanding Farm Worker Protections through the Fair Food Program
The Fair Food Program is ensuring accountability and protecting farm workers. Some companies still refuse to sign on.
The Food Planet Prize Supports Diverse Initiatives Contributing to a Sustainable Food System
Transforming the food system is the most effective way to safeguard the Earth. The Food Planet Prize supports initiatives that help achieve this.
Brooke Rollins Testifies Before Senate Ag Committee
Brooke Rollins addressed key food and farming issues including SNAP and immigration in her testimony before the Senate Agriculture Commitee.
A New Path to Sustainable Farming: An Agrarian Commons Approach
Agrarian Trust is using a commons approach to help farmers secure land and build stronger, more sustainable food systems.
Family Farmer Finds a Connection to Eaters Through Livestock
“Livestock changes the focus of everything,” says third-generation farmer Randy Hutton, Jr. “It completes the loop.”
Michigan CSA Program Brings Local Food to SNAP Families
The Michigan Farm to Family program helps SNAP families access fresh produce through affordable CSA shares while supporting local farmers.
Can Grape Pomace Replace Antibiotics in Poultry Farming?
Phytoflock is pioneering a feed additive derived from grape pomace that promotes immune health while reducing food waste.
Investing in Farmers for Ecosystem Services: A Path to Healthy Soils
Farmers are essential to build healthy soils and resilient communities.
