Rats With Wings, Vaccines, And New Breed—2024’s Solutions to the Bird Flu Crisis
Bird flu has held the poultry industry in its clutches since 2022. If the industry won’t change, the consumers will.
Opinion: Bird Flu is a Problem. The Way We Deal With it is Cruel
Not only have we not learned enough from past outbreaks of avian influenza, but we still don’t have humane ways to cull infected flocks. With bird flu outbreaks still a large concern for producers, we need to find a better way to deal with them.
Cities may not compost your dog poop yet, but you can start now.
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.
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.
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.
A comprehensive round-up of USDA initiatives aiming to restore bison herds to Native American communities.
Agriculture Threatens Bats. These Farmers Want to be Part of a Solution.
Bats help farms, but in general, farms don’t help them back. Some farmers are trying to change that with a more bat-friendly approach.
Meet the Woman Who Launched a Local Training Program to Save Native Bees
Andrea Montoya created an advocacy program of community members to plant native species across the city, re-wilding urban spaces into critical habitat.
