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…
Livestock
USDA Organic Livestock Standards Set to Improve Animal Welfare and Public Health
The proposed rule has the potential to increase animal welfare for livestock raised in the United States.
New Research Shows Animal Agriculture Is Making UTIs Worse. Factory Farms Could Make Them Untreatable
This is more than just a foodborne illness problem—it’s a factory farming problem.
Is Corporate Consolidation Leading to Higher Egg Prices?
Between December 2021 and December 2022, the cost of eggs more than doubled.
Diversified Pastured Poultry Models Can Reduce Risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Shifting away from an industrialized model of poultry production can help reduce the risk of disease and protect animals.
A Network for Independent Family Farmers: “It’s Like a Family”
Niman Ranch’s network allows farmers to maintain their independence while receiving critical resources and support.
‘Raw Deal’ Tells All in U.S. Big Meat Exposé
A new book shows the U.S. meat industry, as it currently exists, cannot survive.
With a Guaranteed Market for their Hogs, Farmers Don’t Need to “Get Big or Get Out”
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.
How Investing in Livestock Health Can Save People and the Environment
The International Livestock Research Institute recommends 18 key ways to optimize livestock systems and improve animal, human, and environmental health.
New Report Reveals Organic Dairy Farming Stores Carbon, Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Research shows that greenhouse gas emissions on organic U.S. dairy farms were 24 percent lower when compared to emissions from conventional dairy farms.
