The Taliban takeover threatens livestock farmers in Afghanistan, leaving them vulnerable to climate and economic shocks in an increasingly unstable country.
Food Systems Change Takes a Community: “No One Can Do This Alone”
Farmers, food systems advocates, and business leaders discuss the ways that food systems can help to empower people and support the planet.
Beyond Humane: Raising Pigs to “Express Their Piggyness” at Pastvina Acres
David and Christy Borrowman knew their farm needed to be different from the ones they grew up with.
For a Sustainable Hog Farmer, “There’s Not One Right Way of Farming”
This family farmer believes that all farms can work on implementing practices that support healthy environments.
Meat Sector Solutions Must Be Inclusive: “Food Systems Touch All People”
A white paper focuses on a systems-based approach to promote a more sustainable meat sector.
Finding the “Missing Piece of the Puzzle” for a Sustainable Hog Farmer
After joining a network of small farmers and ranchers, Shaun Miller found the resources he needed to build a sustainable farming business.
Grasslands Are Turning into Carbon Sources, Study Finds
Worldwide, grasslands absorb as much carbon as they emit, but climbing demand for meat and dairy and poor land management threaten this balance.
“Squashing Superbugs” Calls for a Reduction in the Misuse of Antibiotics
Antibiotic resistance is emerging as one of the biggest threats to public health. During a recent event, co-hosted by Food Tank, experts argue there is still time to act.
Squashing Superbugs in the Livestock Industry
The fight against superbugs requires us to reconsider our use of antibiotics in livestock.
Reducing the Misuse of Antibiotics
The food system is contributing to antibiotic resistance. But we can change that.
Lessons From a Young Farmer: “We Need to Be Open to Other Ways of Cultivating the Land”
Ty Schmidt hopes to inspire his peers to farm with future generations in mind.
Squashing Superbugs: Building Resilience in Livestock Production
Presented by Applegate and Food Tank, this event will bring together foremost experts to discuss antibiotic resistance, a public health and food systems crisis precipitated by antibiotic overuse in livestock. The event will be moderated by journalist Jane Black and Food Tank’s president Danielle Nierenberg.
On Sperfslage Farm, Success Means Preserving a Way of Living
Cousins Mark and Mikeal Sperfslage are working to promote sustainable livestock practices while narrowing the gap between eaters and farmers.
Advocating for Family Farmers: “Spend Just One Day with Me on the Farm”
Darby Knoll wants everyone to see the passion and care farmers show their animals and the land they tend.
Why Ending Factory Farming Must Be Part of Biden’s Plan to Tackle America’s Biggest Issues
Ending factory farms is good for animal welfare, public health, worker safety, and the environment.
Remembering Andrew Gunther: Farmer and Sustainable Livestock Advocate
Farmer, sustainable agriculture advocate, and @AGreenerWorld executive Andrew Gunther, @Farmerssustain, passed away on February 19.
Being a Good Farmer and Neighbor With Niman Ranch
Through sustainable practices, Niman Ranch Farmers Cody and Morgan Wickerham are farming for a better food system for today and the future.
The Pandemic Almost Killed My Restaurants. The Climate Crisis Will Be Worse.
The climate crisis threatens restaurants and the livelihood of workers. The time is now to reconsider our diets and the impact that consumers’ eating habits have on the planet.
More Than a Farmer Network, Niman Ranch Is a Family
In the 20 years since Penny and Dean Janousek became a part of the Niman Ranch network, their commitment to sustainable farming has never wavered.
Meatpacking Plant Closures Create Continued Economic Hardships for Hog Farmers
Since meatpacking plants closed in response to COVID-19 outbreaks, hog farmers are trying to figure out what that means for them.
