Agriculture

Extending the Agriculture Workforce Development Program: Colorado’s Bold Move to Secure the Future of Farming

Governor Jared Polis aims to boost Colorado’s agriculture sector by extending the Agriculture Workforce Development Program.

Op-Ed | The Inflation Reduction Act Invested in Rural America. Now, Those Funds May Be in Jeopardy

The Inflation Reduction Act made a historic investment in agriculture and farming communities, but that funding may be at risk as member of Congress look to subsidize the nation’s largest farms instead.

VACS Is Going Back to Basics for a Climate Resilient Future

An initiative from the Special Envoy for Global Food Security aims to boost agricultural productivity and nutrition by developing diverse, climate-resilient crop varieties and building healthy soils.

Young Farmers Bring Small-scale, Humane Hog Farming Back to Iowa

Neighbors love to drive by and see a young family raising hogs outdoors again—a rare sight in Erik and Mikala Boors’ part of Iowa.

Genetically Modified Corn Tribunal Raises Concerns with First Decisions

Experts worry what early decisions on GM corn mean for the health, environmental, and cultural integrity of Mexico’s corn culture and diet.

Harvesting Hope: How the Prison Agriculture Lab Exposes Exploitation in Prison Agriculture

The Prison Agriculture Lab seeks to answer the where, what, and why of agricultural practices in the criminal punishment system.

124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

These organizations are leveraging the power of unusual partnerships, giving voice to youth, and investing in community-led innovations and solutions.

Agriculture, Education, and Advocacy: Teens for Food Justice Offers a Recipe for Success

Teens for Food Justice is tackling food insecurity in New York City through school-based hydroponic farming systems.

Turning the Tide: Investors Prioritize Agriculture in Net Zero Framework

By reclassifying the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector as “high impact,” the investment community is taking an important step in aligning their work with climate goals.

Dispatch From The UN Climate Change Conference: Monday, Dec. 11

At COP28, the food movement showed its strength, demonstrating there are countless pathways to follow and impactful actions to take.

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