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The Rise of Virtual Farmers Markets
Why farmers are increasingly banding together to take their products online, targeting consumers directly without the fuss of a physical market.
Record-Breaking Egg Profits Prompt Accusation of Price Gouging
A farmer-advocacy organization says record-breaking increases in the price of eggs isn’t being caused by inflation or avian flu, as claimed by egg companies, but by price collusion among the nation’s top egg producers.
How Solar-Powered Refrigerators Could Cool Down Climate Change
Investing in efficient, climate-friendly cold chain systems can simultaneously reduce food loss and climate change.
Move Over, Mezcal. A Sustainable Tequila Alternative Is Taking Over.
For spirit producers, the desert spoon plant is providing a sustainable alternative to agave.
Alaskan Salmon Face a Stream of New Mines
Active and proposed mines in Alaska and British Columbia may affect key salmon watersheds.
States Mull Limits on Foreign Ownership of Farmland
Citing concerns about China, House Republicans ask the Government Accountability Office to look at foreign ownership.
As COP27 Comes to a Close, Agriculture Initiatives Are Top Priority
Representatives have spent the past two weeks focused on how to mitigate the effects of climate change. Three of the big initiatives focus on agriculture and food production.
Farmers of Color Are Suing the US Government
Congress pledged $4 billion to Black and minority farmers, but reversed its decision after public pressure. Now, those farmers are suing.
Water Treatment Plants Are Ineffective at Removing Forever Chemicals
In a new study, PFAS compounds were found in both untreated and treated water across the site, complicating the benefits of reusing wastewater for crop irrigation.
