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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...
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.
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.
What do people mean when they say, “factory farm”? Here’s a short breakdown, and why people want alternatives.
Banning Concentrated Feedlots is on the Ballot in Sonoma
Locals worry what this could mean for a region dominated by agritourism.
What a Trump or Harris Presidency Will Mean for Farmers and Eaters
What could our food system look like under these two different leaders? Here’s what we know from their policy positions.
How the Next Generation of Farmers is Getting Creative with Land Access
From collectives, to backyard farms, to leasing public land, the way we farm is shifting.
Backyard and Urban Farming: How to Start—Whether You Own Land or Not
So, you want your yard to be used for something more ecologically and socially valuable than turfgrass? Or you want to farm but don't have access to land? We’ve outlined things you need to consider to make it work.
Meet the Mycologist Stopping Ocean Plastics, One Mushroom Buoy at a Time
A surprisingly buoyant material, mycelium can help aquafarmers and fishermen end their dependency on plastic gear.
