Since changing their livestock practices, farmers Benjamin and Bryanna Harner say it is rewarding to see happier, calmer pigs.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Multigenerational Farming on Mineral Valley Farms
Farmer Brendan Kleiboeker reflects on his experience as a 6th generation farmer, his commitment to farming and agriculture, and the ways that Niman Ranch supports him and his farm.
Bigger Is Not Always Better: Farming and Sustainability with Niman Ranch
A Niman Ranch farmer for 20 years, Dale Koestler explains what the network means to him and how it has allowed him to continue his sustainable practices even as the farming landscape changes around him.
Niman Ranch Family Farmers Give Back to the Land and Their Community
In this month’s Niman Ranch Farmer Friday Feature, Food Tank talks with Chad and Tammy Ingels family about multi-generational farming, sustainable agriculture, and community engagement.
Niman Ranch Event Highlights Resilience vs. Efficiency in the Food System
In the panel “Resilience vs. Efficiency,” moderated by Danielle Nierenberg, author Michael Pollan, Niman Ranch’s Paul Willis, and Tanka’s Bar Dawn Sherman discuss what resilience looks like in the food system today.
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.
Niman Ranch Farmers Raise Family to be Stewards of the Land
Niman Ranch family farmers, Brice and Melanie Hundling, offer insight into their sustainable farming.
A Love for Farming that Spans Generations — And Continents
For Niman Ranch farmer Jeanne McCormack, sheep farming is not just a job but a way of life that spans generations and continents.
We Are All in This Together: Supporting Communities and Farmers Through a Crisis
As a Niman Ranch farmer, Shalen DeBrower highlights how meaningful it is to be a part of a farming community while promoting sustainability.
Family First on Engelbrecht Farms
On Engelbrecht Family Farm, sustainable practices and ethical livestock raising practices maintain resources for future generations.
28 Innovative Livestock Farmers Who are Shaping the Future of Protein
In the face of climate change, environmental degradation, and rising demand for animal-source foods, a lot of farmers try to find solutions from nature to meet the demand while minimizing the negative impact of livestock farming on the environment.
A Grandson Continues the Family Legacy at Palmquist Farms
Austin Palmquist discusses his role as a young farmer with Niman Ranch and motivation for sustainably raising 400 hogs annually in this week’s Farmer Friday feature.
