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Farm-Article

The House Proposed a New Farm Bill. This Will Affect Your Life—Even if You’re Not a Farmer.

What’s on the table: weakened climate funding, props to factory farms, cuts to SNAP and what you can do about it.

by Lena Beck· May 24, 2024
Craig and Leah holding mushrooms.
Farm-Resources

Advice and Resources for Getting Out of Factory Farming

We asked those interviewed for our stories on factory farming what advice they have for contract farmers looking for or needing other options. We’ve compiled some of their insights below.

by Lena Beck· May 7, 2024
Two people on a tractor.
Farm-Article

They Once Worked in Factory Farming. Not Anymore.

Factory farming is exploitative of farmers. Here’s how some producers have transitioned out of contract farming with the help of organizations that can provide a lifeline.

by Lena Beck· May 7, 2024
Tanner Faaborg holding mushrooms.
Farm-Article

Exiting the Factory Farm

This is part two in a series about the organizations that support producers transitioning out of factory farming and the farmers who make the leap.

by Lena Beck· May 7, 2024
Consumption-Article

The American Climate Corps Will Put Climate Change Fighters to Work

A new US program will put early career applicants into the field with jobs such as building better food systems, protecting public lands, addressing environmental injustice and more.

by Lena Beck· May 6, 2024
Aerial view of biogas production plant.
Consumption-Article

Biogas From Mega-Dairies Is a Problem, Not a Solution

Manure biogas production has been touted as an environmental remedy to methane emissions from animal agriculture. But researchers, advocates and community members want you to know what’s really going on—and what you can do about it.

by Lena Beck· April 15, 2024
Person holds chick in their hands.
Food-Q+A

When Corporate Sustainability Goals Are Good for Business

In her new book, Bon Appétit Management Company strategic advisor Maisie Ganzler talks about the business of marketing sustainability.

by Lena Beck· March 22, 2024
The side of a building.
Consumption-Article

Spotlight On the Modern Composters on Wheels

Soil Cycle picks up food waste on bikes and turns it into compost for its customers.

by Lena Beck· March 15, 2024
Hops growing on an A-frame trellis.
Consumption-Q+A

Making ‘Weeds’ Part of the Food System

Tama Matsuoka Wong’s new book, Into the Weeds, is an invitation to change the way you look at what grows around you.

by Lena Beck· March 11, 2024
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