Why Are Restaurants Selling Beef From Dairy Cows?
Was that steak you devoured mooing "got milk" before it reached your plate? We delve into the rise of dairy beef and what it means for your plate.
Biodynamic Farms Are One Thing. What About Biodynamic Businesses?
Why farmers are applying the biodynamic philosophy to their businesses.
Opinion: The US Doesn’t Grow Enough Food – But We Could
The number of US farms has been declining for years, making us more reliant on importing food from other countries. Farmers could grow enough food to feed us all, if we shifted government priorities.
In Bad Naturalist, an Author Settles on a Mountain Top and Tries to Farm
Novelist Paula Whyman wanted to leave her city life and find an acre or two of rural pasture to explore. Instead, she found herself trying to restore 200 acres of farmland on a Virginia mountain top.
Why the West Needs Prairie Dogs
They're among the region's most despised species, but some tribes, researchers, and landowners are racing to save them.
Opinion: A More Resilient Food System Starts at the Community Level
High-functioning networks like food policy councils require time and effort–but if we want systemic change, we can’t afford not to invest in them.
A Secret Weapon in Agriculture’s Climate Fight: Ants
Ants — yes, ants — could protect apples, nuts, cocoa, and other beloved crops from disease and climate change.
As Foodborne Illnesses Sicken Tens of Millions Each Year, FDA Falls Behind on Mandated Inspections
A government watchdog criticized the Food and Drug Administration for failing to meet the required level of inspections each year, partly caused by disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 10 Food Equity Stories of 2024
Readers were fascinated this year with stories on butter avocados, microgreens, and what it means to eat meat today.
On the Ground with Grocery Stores Ditching Plastic
There are over 300,000 grocery stores in the United States. Less than one percent are plastic-free.
Why One Group is Suing the Government Over Malathion, a Dangerous Pesticide
The US Fish and Wildlife Service drastically changed its position on malathion, claiming the pesticide is safe. One organization says it’s not, and it is suing to prove it.
Top 10 Conscious Consumption Stories of 2024
Readers this year loved stories on cutting food waste, the truth about biogas, and dealing with plastic.
Spotlight On One Texas School District Revolutionizing School Lunch
Lake Travis Independent School District started working to improve school food in 2020. Through uncertain times, the district found a healthier and more reliable source of food for its students.
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