This fourth-generation Iowa farmer is committed to raising pigs “the old way” with room to roam and no antibiotics.
The Better Chicken Commitment invites poultry producers and food companies to take responsibility for animal welfare.
At a time when news organizations are under attack, the Center for a Livable Future is preparing the next generation of journalists.
“Livestock changes the focus of everything,” says third-generation farmer Randy Hutton, Jr. “It completes the loop.”
Kody McCleary, a 24 year old producer, says that maintaining the family farm for the next generation is his number one goal.
Between 1935 and 2023, the number of farms in the U.S. decreased by 72 percent, while the average farm size nearly tripled.
By sourcing meat locally, the company is working to promote resilience, reduce reliance on centralized production methods, and empower small farmers.
Record rainfall caused destructive flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, resulting in major disruptions to the Brazilian food system.
Uncover a hands-on culinary journey at Walla Walla CC, where students learn the art of sustainable cooking and agriculture in the heart of Washington’s renowned wine region.
Neighbors love to drive by and see a young family raising hogs outdoors again—a rare sight in Eric and Mikala Boors’ part of Iowa.
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.
Discover how New Zealand’s Silver Fern Farms is revolutionizing the meat industry with its innovative Net Carbon Zero program, pushing the boundaries of sustainable farming.
Grasslands sequester carbon, drawing it out of the atmosphere. But despite their importance, these ecosystems are some of the least protected.
Conversations with family farmers, retailers, food producers, journalists, chefs, and advocates serve as a reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting farmers.
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.
Steven and Alaina Imhoff knew they wanted to expand their hog farming at Triple Creek Farms in southeast Iowa. And they were convinced that the industrial route wasn’t going to suit them. In 2019, they connected with Niman Ranch, which…
The proposed rule has the potential to increase animal welfare for livestock raised in the United States.
