Industrial Agriculture

Pesticide Reduction: A Goal For American Agriculture

Pesticide reduction should be a policy goal of U.S. agriculture.

A Hope Based On Things That Are Possible

Food Tank talks with climate change expert Dr. Richard Houghton

Who Really Runs America? According to Richard Manning, Industrial Agricultural Has the Final Say

Richard Manning’s latest article in Harper’s Magazine reveals how politics are powerless to the demands of industrial agriculture.

Eliminating Toxic Pesticides from Our Food and Environment

Beyond Pesticides is bringing pesticide policy reform to Washington, D.C.

Collaboration is Key to Alaska’s Food Security

The Alaska Food Policy Council is encouraging collaboration in its mission to increase access to healthy, local, and traditional foods.

Investing in Agroecology: Study Reveals Lack of Funding for Sustainable Ag Research

A new study quantifies the amount of U.S. Department of Agriculture dollars funding sustainable agriculture research and development.

Scientists Debate Safety of Glyphosate

The European Food Safety Authority, in contradiction to a previous report from the World Health Organization, declared glyphosate to be safe.

21 Organizations Fighting for Labor Rights in the Food System

From warehouse packers to waiters, food system workers are getting a bad deal.

Agricultural Growth Corridors Proposed in Dakar

Senegal may convert large areas of land to agriculture through a growth corridor concept.

Building a Network of Farmers and Stewards of the Land

Practical Farmers of Iowa is working tirelessly to build a network of farmers to help share sustainable practices.

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