Livestock Archives – Food Tank

In a scathing critique, 50 organizations demand the U.S. Roundtable on Sustainable Beef to return their sustainability plan back to the drawing board.

Opinion | Groups Urge Beef Roundtable to Send Sustainability Plan Back to Drawing Board

The beef industry’s poor grazing management, unethical treatment, and environmentally unfriendly practices will rule out credible plans for sustainable beef, unless industry leaders take serious action.

This bill would allow the sale of meat from local slaughterhouses without on-site inspectors. That’s good for small farmers, but is it safe?

PRIME Act Passage Would Help Small Meat Producers Compete, Advocates Say

Many small farmers have to haul their livestock hours away to have them processed. Allowing the sale of meat from smaller, local slaughterhouses could help sustainable farms compete with huge corporations—but is it safe?

Niman Ranch farmer Ron Mardesen talks about his family’s story, his livestock care philosophy, and his vision for future farming communities.

Aspiring Farmers: “Don’t Be Afraid to Think Outside the Box.”

Ron Mardesen describes his family’s story, his changing community, and his vision for the future of A Frame Acres – led by the next generation.

How reducing meat and dairy consumption can lead to a healthier life and help the world meet key climate targets.

Greenpeace Recommends 50 Percent Reduction in Meat and Dairy Consumption by 2050

Greenpeace’s new report on the meat and dairy system outlines key environmental and health impacts, and calls governments, businesses, and individuals to action.

Food Tank spoke with Mighty Earth Campaign Director, Lucia von Reusner, about Tyson Foods’ environmental impact and a campaign to remedy it.

Mighty Earth Campaign Takes On Tyson

Mighty Earth Campaign Director, Lucia von Reusner, sat down with Food Tank to discuss one of her latest campaigns to address the environmental impact of Tyson Foods.

Despite its proven track record for reducing poverty, the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program is one of the development projects endangered by the Trump administration's decision to abandon multilateral policies.

Opinion | Global Agriculture Fund that is Reducing Hunger, Threatened by Trump

The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program has a proven track record for reducing poverty in Nepal and other countries where food security is a critical issue. Now, the future of this program is in danger as the Trump administration reconsiders the commitment of the United States to multilater

An Iowa farm uses sustainable farming methods for the health of their livestock, their family, and their community.

Farming Sustainably is the Key to “Ensure that the Farm Will be Here for our Children”

Niman Ranch farmers Paul and Andrea Brown find traditional, sustainable hog raising in the key to cultivating generations of family farming.

These two articles describe how raising animals could help improve incomes among farmers in Mali—particularly women farmers.

Raising Farm Animals in Mali: Taking Stock of the Benefits

Two articles from the West and Central Africa Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) highlight benefits of raising farm animals in Mali.

Camel meat is growing in popularity with American consumers through the Somalian diaspora, connecting food cultures and economies of the North America, Africa, and even the Australian outback.

Camel Meat: From the Australian Outback to the American Midwest

Over the last twenty years, an spike in immigration from Somalia has had a surprising outcome for the American food system: an increased market for camel meat. This article explores the intricate connections for food economics that underlie this new market.

Farmer Friday’s Phil Kramer talks about small farms, niche pork production, and educating consumers.

Farmer Friday: Producing Better Pork

Farmer Friday’s Phil Kramer comes from a long history of Niman Ranch pork production. Check out how he sees pork farming evolving and why food education is important for consumers.