COP28 is highlighting calls for action regarding the meat industry, food loss and waste, and social equity in climate transformation.
Meat Industry
Building a More Sustainable Meat Industry with Data, Partnerships, and Collaboration
The North American Meat Institute is prioritizing data sharing to help meat companies transition to more sustainable practices.
Harvard and NYU Report Reveals Risk for Zoonotic Disease in U.S. Animal Markets
Harvard Law School and New York University’s recent report on 36 U.S. animal markets reveals hidden risks and regulatory challenges in a fragmented system that could impact public health.
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.
Silver Fern Farms’ Net Carbon Zero Program: A Pioneer in Sustainable Meat Production
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.
From Farm to Planet, Lessons on Building Multigenerational Farming and Food Systems
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.
World’s First Vaccine for Deadly African Swine Fever Approved for Commercial Use
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.
A New Hog Farming Model for the Next Generation
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…
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.
