Opinion: There’s No Right Way to Eat Meat
Trying to make the ‘perfect’ decision over such a thorny issue is simply not possible. Instead, aim for ‘less’ and ‘better’.
The Role of the Hunter in Fighting Hunger
With an abundance of deer spilling into suburban and agricultural land, hunting advocates say there’s never been a better time for humans to reclaim our role in the food chain.
Digging In: Why Don’t Americans Eat Mutton?
The idea of mutton leaves a bad taste for many US consumers—most of whom have never even tried it.
It’s Alive! The Debate Over Lab-Grown Chicken
Two US companies have been given approval to sell lab-grown chicken. They say it’s a way to eat meat without the inhumane conditions of factory farms. But detractors say the hype over cell-cultivated meat is overblown.
Microbes, Mealworms and Seaweed Could Inform the Future of Cheese
Cheese has a hefty environmental footprint. Now, researchers are investigating ways to innovate one of our favorite foods—with help from some unlikely suspects.
Offaly Delicious: Can the US Learn to Love Organ Meats Again?
For many looking to eat more sustainably, reducing their meat consumption is often the first step. But what if increasing certain types of meat eating made a bigger difference?
‘An Insane Amount of Water’: What Climate Change Means For California’s Biggest Dairy District
Tulare County is the largest dairy producer in California and the US. But as climate change exposes the region’s vulnerability, could the industry collapse under its own weight?
Is Whole Milk Headed Back to School?
It’s been more than a decade since whole and 2 percent milk disappeared from US schools. A growing movement, spurred by dairy farmers, aims to reintroduce the beverage.
Italy’s Ban on Cultured Meat Raises Questions About Innovation Versus Tradition
Although the potential of cellular agriculture remains largely unfulfilled, Italy has moved to preemptively ban cultured meat products in a bid to preserve its cultural heritage.
