When fifth generation farmer Joe Mickelson transitioned to small-scale diversification, he discovered that raising pigs in the open air was a new—and much more enjoyable—experience.
Agriculture
La Canasta Campesina Encourages Youth Engagement in Farming by Giving Youth a Voice
La Canasta Campesina gives youth a place in farming by highlighting the many roles in a modern agribusiness.
EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission Revises Guidance for Healthy, Diverse Diets, and Sustainable Food Systems
The EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission held a press conference to update the public on their forthcoming report, which will include goals for healthy diets and sustainable food systems.
Switching Out The Beef For Rabbit: Can Rodents Provide A Sustainable Meat Alternative?
Rodents from rabbits to cane rats provide sustainable protein sources for many populations, but expanding their consumption could pose problems.
Sustainable Hog Farming to Keep the Next Generation On the Land
On Alderland Farm in Iowa, this family of hog farmers is working to raise their livestock sustainably.
Helping the World Adapt to the Climate Crisis with Agricultural Solutions
As the climate crisis advances, the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture is working to support sustainable livelihoods and food security in resource-scarce regions.
Systemic Problems Require Systemic Solutions
Agroecology has the potential to provide the transformational change needed to solve the interconnected, global crises the world faces today.
U.S. Farmers Need Incentives to Grow Organic Grains
Incentivizing American organic grain production can help reduce synthetic fertilizer use and import dependencies while generating farmer income and healthier soil.
Developing Community-Based Solutions for a Resilient Food System
Hosted by CEFS, the Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate Change will highlight research and farming practices that support resilient food and agriculture systems in North Carolina.
Scaling Agroecology: “Why Is Something So Compelling Also So Contentious?”
A new compendium and corresponding regional dialogue series explore the potential of agroecology and the factors undermining its success.
Demand for Organic Meat Is Booming, but There’s a Shortage of Slaughterhouses
As demand for locally raised and certified organic meat booms, small farmers are struggling with the scarcity of slaughter facilities.
Climate Change is Driving India’s Heat Waves, Increasing Wheat Prices
Climate change has increased the likelihood and intensity of heatwaves in India, forcing farmers to adapt.
Wasting Food is Wasting Water: Unveiling Food’s Water Footprint
GRACE Communications Foundation helps individuals and policy makers reduce the water footprint of food by providing education on how to make choices that waste less water through the Water Footprint of Food Quiz and Guide.
Farming Must Be Economically Sustainable
For Mindy and Drew Duff, sustainability also means being able to keep farming in the family.
Understanding the Link Between Agriculture and Anti-Microbial Resistance
A recent Lancet study notes that antibiotics used in farming may contribute to AMR in humans, however the direct cause remains controversial.
How Sustainable Is Your Coffee?
Learn how to pick a sustainable coffee brand when the certifications you find on packaging only tell part of the story.
Public Development Banks Must Stop Financing Factory Farming
Multinational development banks that pledged to align their lending with the Paris Agreement continue to pump money into industrial animal agriculture.
Report Investigates the Past, Present, and Future of Agrochemicals and Environmental Justice
New resources help students understand the ways industrial agriculture and agrochemicals impact their own communities and surrounding environments.
Report Highlights Growth and Challenges for Organic Farmers
OFRF hopes the report helps to empower organic producers to grow and continue to implement climate-friendly practices.
Global Alliance Report Highlights Investment Strategies for Resilient Food Systems
A new report encourages investors to use creative financial strategies to promote food system sustainability, resiliency, and equity.
