In 2025, U.S. beekeepers face massive losses as a serious bee colony collapse threatens crop pollination and honey productionāpesticide-resistant mites are one suspected culprit.
Animals
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.
Weāre Dropping the Ball on Avian Flu PreparednessāDangerously
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: ‘Weāre Still Out There Raising Pigs in the Sunshine and Wide-Open Spaces’
In Iowa, one family farm is finding a way to raise pigs humanelyāand stay profitableāby 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 ThinkāAnd Face Challenges We Arenāt 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 TraditionĀ
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.
Family Farmer Finds a Connection to Eaters Through Livestock
āLivestock changes the focus of everything,ā says third-generation farmer Randy Hutton, Jr. “It completes the loop.ā
A Young Farmer Makes the Business Case for Humane Hog Farming
The family’s farm shows how smaller-scale, humane hog farming can be both environmentally and economically sustainable.
Cream Co. Meats Is Reshaping the Meat Industry One Farm at a Time
By sourcing meat locally, the company is working to promote resilience, reduce reliance on centralized production methods, and empower small farmers.
Bringing Youth Back to the Farm in Rural America
The Breakfast Club teaches youth how to raise hogs, making the knowledge accessible to those who donāt necessarily come from a farming family, and helping first-generation farmers pursue a career in agriculture.
Field to Plate: Walla Walla Community College’s Hands-On Approach
Uncover a hands-on culinary journey at Walla Walla CC, where students learn the art of sustainable cooking and agriculture in the heart of Washingtonās renowned wine region.
Op-Ed | California Crate-Free Law Offers Hog Farmers Economic Opportunity
Both Prop 12 and Question 3 passed with sweeping voter support, indicating approval for better animal welfare practices.
Finding Balance as a Sixth-Generation Pig Farmer
Family farmer Aaron Williams is committed to raising hogs sustainably. Now, he’s traveling across the country to explain why.
Marketing that Matters: Audubon Seal Connects Ranchers and Consumers
The Audubon Society’s bird-friendly seal was developed to help eaters choose meat products produced in way that conserves grasslands.
Nurturing a Path to Success for Small, Sustainable Sheepherders
Family farmer Levi Wahl hopes to build a business that he can pass on for his children to enjoy as much as he does.
Leather Companies Can Play a Critical Role in Stopping Deforestation
Tanneries are starting pilot projects that are intended to improve traceability and help end deforestation.
The Farm is Central at Wild Kid Acres
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.