At 28, third generation farmer Lindsay Larson is pioneering a different way of raising hogs.
Animals
UBC Researchers Fight Tire Toxins Threatening Salmon
UBC researchers are tackling a newly discovered tire chemical that threatens coho salmon and the communities that depend on them.
The Struggle—and Hope—for the Next Generation of Farmers
“The next generation is looking towards their future and thinking, how am I even going to get started?” says farmer Michelle Arp.
Food 2050 Visionaries: Rethinking the Roots of Agriculture in The Netherlands
Efficiency has come at the expense of human and animal welfare. What if Dutch farmers and researchers can develop circular food systems that work with natural processes?
Community Is Essential to Farmer Resilience in Ireland
As a young farmer, Dennehy and 16 of his peers formed a group to help one another face the challenges of the agriculture sector. 30 years later, they’re gathering at the start of each month.
Confinement Hog Farms Fuel a Public Health Crisis in Iowa: ‘Nobody Wants to Admit this Is What’s Happening’
Iowa has the second-highest rate of cancer incidence in the United States.
Protecting Family Farms ‘Takes All of Us Making Little Decisions Every Day’
Sabrina Servais realized that she didn’t have to travel the world to change it. She could make the impact she wanted right on her family’s farm.
‘We’ve Been Called the Crazy Ones:’ Iowa Farmers Going Against the Norm
The Wilson family fits the typical, idyllic vision of an American family farm: multiple generations working together to continue the family legacy. But “we’re definitely the minority,” says April.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: MAHA Strategy Report, USDA Delays, and Pesticide Progress
This week’s news roundup explores new pesticide restrictions in Mexico and France, unspent USDA farm funds, the MAHA strategy, and more.
A New Era for Pork: Gene-Edited Pigs Approved for Consumption
The GM hogs are designed to be resistant to PRRS, called “the most economically important viral disease of pigs worldwide.”
Through Indigenous Seasonal Growing, Local Ingredients and Animals Boost Resilience
From Minnesota to Ethiopia, leaders are proving that food resilience is rooted in community and tradition.
Bee Colony Collapse Threatens U.S. Food Supply
In 2025, U.S. beekeepers face massive losses as a serious bee colony collapse threatens crop pollination and honey production—pesticide-resistant mites are one suspected culprit.
Bison Grazing Revives Grasslands and Tribal Foodways
A bison project in Oklahoma is restoring prairie ecosystems, reviving cultural traditions, and helping build a tribal meat brand.
We’re Dropping the Ball on Avian Flu Preparedness—Dangerously
Avian flu is spreading on poultry and dairy cattle farms, and it’s not going away. The response is leaving public health experts concerned.
Building a Different Pork Market: ‘We’re Still Out There Raising Pigs in the Sunshine and Wide-Open Spaces’
In Iowa, one family farm is finding a way to raise pigs humanely—and stay profitable—by building a different kind of pork market.
Bringing Back ‘The Old Way’ of Pig Farming
This fourth-generation Iowa farmer is committed to raising pigs “the old way” with room to roam and no antibiotics.
Op-Ed | Why Did the Price of Eggs and Poultry Skyrocket in Kenya?
In one year, the price of eggs in Kenya nearly doubled.
Pollinators Are More Diverse than We Think—And Face Challenges We Aren’t Fully Addressing
Pollinators are in trouble. Without them, our food systems and the way we eat wouldn’t be the same.
Fifth-Generation Farmer Revives a Family Tradition
Caleb Banowetz found a way to keep humane, family hog farming alive.
Over 200 Companies Are Part of the Push for Better Chicken Welfare Standards
The Better Chicken Commitment invites poultry producers and food companies to take responsibility for animal welfare.