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Consumption
$9 Butter? Canadian Redditors Say No Thank You
Subscribers to a Reddit thread organized a national boycott of grocery mega-chain Loblaws that grew into a community movement to promote farmer’s markets and local food.
Is the Farm Stop Revolution Upon Us?
A hybrid between a farmer’s market and a co-op store, farm stops are popping up across the country, helping customers access local food year round.
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.
A comprehensive round-up of USDA initiatives aiming to restore bison herds to Native American communities.
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.
Holding onto Farmland, One Conservation Easement at a Time
Across the United States, the land of retiring farmers and ranchers is getting bought up by developers eager to subdivide it. Land trusts may be the solution to the farm loss problem.
Sequestering Carbon Is Not Just A Science But An Art, Too
Putting soil first, artist Brooke Singer founded Carbon Sponge for anyone to make positive change for the climate.
Opinion: To Make a Real Impact on Climate Change, We Must Move Beyond the Carbon Footprint
Focusing on just one emissions metric minimizes all the other benefits of actions like urban agriculture.
Composting Makes Sense. Why Don’t More Cities Do It?
From small, backyard bins to municipality-run programs, compost is a great way to divert waste from landfills. So, why aren’t there more public programs available?
