Both Prop 12 and Question 3 passed with sweeping voter support, indicating approval for better animal welfare practices.
Family farmer Aaron Williams is committed to raising hogs sustainably. Now, he’s traveling across the country to explain why.
The Audubon Society’s bird-friendly seal was developed to help eaters choose meat products produced in way that conserves grasslands.
Family farmer Levi Wahl hopes to build a business that he can pass on for his children to enjoy as much as he does.
Tanneries are starting pilot projects that are intended to improve traceability and help end deforestation.
Wild Kid Acres re-centers the role of farms in communities, working to bring nature-mimicking agriculture, education, and a vibrant hub of connection to the heart of their local area.
While African Swine Fever has a near 100 percent mortality rate, top scientists are hopeful that the African Swine Fever vaccine will soon be made available around the world.
The proposed rule has the potential to increase animal welfare for livestock raised in the United States.
This is more than just a foodborne illness problem—it’s a factory farming problem.
The USDA recently approved the first-ever vaccine to address the global decline of the honeybee population.
Shifting away from an industrialized model of poultry production can help reduce the risk of disease and protect animals.
Niman Ranch’s network allows farmers to maintain their independence while receiving critical resources and support.
A new book shows the U.S. meat industry, as it currently exists, cannot survive.
The COP27 Climate Agreement on Food and Farming says plant-based diets and sustainable farming are crucial for GHG emissions reduction.
In central Iowa, small-scale hog farmer Travis Flaherty takes pride in raising his animals more sustainably, allowing them to exhibit their natural behaviors.
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.
The International Livestock Research Institute recommends 18 key ways to optimize livestock systems and improve animal, human, and environmental health.
Research shows that greenhouse gas emissions on organic U.S. dairy farms were 24 percent lower when compared to emissions from conventional dairy farms.
Rodents from rabbits to cane rats provide sustainable protein sources for many populations, but expanding their consumption could pose problems.
On Alderland Farm in Iowa, this family of hog farmers is working to raise their livestock sustainably.
