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.

A Farmers’ Network Offers Sound Business Advice—and Community

After inheriting his family’s deep respect for the land and animals, Jake Beeler faced financial hardship and struggled to maintain his farm. But a network of family farmers has helped him develop a sustainable business.

The Road to Restoration: Post-War Recovery of the Ukrainian Agricultural Sector

Estimates suggest that Russia’s war on Ukraine has resulted in direct and indirect losses to the agriculture sector amounting to more than US$40 billion.

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.

A Market for Small-Scale Hog Farmers to Thrive

In central Iowa, small-scale hog farmer Travis Flaherty takes pride in raising his animals more sustainably, allowing them to exhibit their natural behaviors.

Why Are Food System Folks Fighting Against More Humane Animal Conditions at the Supreme Court?

Promoting animal welfare is about a global shift away from unsustainable factory farming and inhumane practices.

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.

Op-Ed: Humans Love Animals but Also Love Meat. Food Innovation Can Help Resolve this Paradox

When it comes to animal welfare, the right technology applied in the right way can make all the difference.

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