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Consumption-Article

New York is Suing One of the Country’s Largest Meat Processors for Greenwashing

JBS is facing a lawsuit for making false climate claims. Here’s why that’s a big deal.

by Lena Beck· August 15, 2024
Farm-Article

The 1,000-Mile Journey of a Newborn Calf

Hundreds of thousands of newborn calves are trucked across the country every year. Here’s what you need to know about the practice.

by Lena Beck· August 14, 2024
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Farm-Series

Fighting Factory Farms

The American food system relies heavily on industrial animal agriculture. Thousands or tens of thousands of animals packed into one place have been justified by the industry as a w...

by Lena Beck· August 13, 2024
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Farm-Resources

Advice From Those Organizing Against Factory Farms

When large animal livestock operations are coming to town, here’s some advice from people who have experienced it firsthand.

by Lena Beck· August 13, 2024
Farm-Article

Factory Farms Make Bad Neighbors. Meet the People Who Are Fighting Back

Industrial farming operations stuffed with thousands of hogs, cows, or chickens seriously harm our health and environment. All across the country, communities are pushing back.

by Lena Beck· August 13, 2024
AI illustration of a factory farm.
Farm-Explainer

Factory Farms Explained

What do people mean when they say, “factory farm”? Here’s a short breakdown, and why people want alternatives.

by Lena Beck· August 12, 2024
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Consumption-Q+A

Asked & Answered: PFAS Q&A with Kyla Bennett

PFAS expert Kyla Bennett answers Modern Farmer reader questions about forever chemicals.

by Lena Beck· June 7, 2024
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Consumption-Explainer

PFAS: Behind the Label

How do you know if your products are PFAS-free or not? Here’s our expert-informed guide.

by Lena Beck· May 29, 2024
Glass of water.
Consumption-Explainer

The EPA Just Passed the First-Ever Federal Regulations for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water. Here are the Top Five Things You Need to Know.

Of the thousands of "forever chemicals" out there, the Environmental Protection Agency just passed a drinking water standard for a small handful of them. Here’s what it means for you.

by Lena Beck· May 29, 2024
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