On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Raphael Podselver of ProVeg International discusses the impact of industrial livestock production on the environment, the challenge of shifting eaters’ diets, and the importance of putting food on the agenda at future global conferences.
The Next Generation of Hog Farming: “I’d Rather Be the Best Farmer than the Biggest Farmer”
Carlson Family Farm gives their hogs plenty of time outdoors so they have the freedom to move and express their natural habits.
Are Alternative Meats a Good Option For The Environment?
A new report poses questions about the environmental impact of alternative meat.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces US$1 Billion Investment to Break Up Big Meat
The Biden-Harris Administration will invest US$1 billion in order to create a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.
Learning a New Way of Farming: “There’s Never a Dull Moment”
Since changing their livestock practices, farmers Benjamin and Bryanna Harner say it is rewarding to see happier, calmer pigs.
Livestock Farmers in Afghanistan Face Crisis
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.
