Supreme Court’s Ruling on Humane Treatment of Pigs Could Catalyze a Wave of New Animal Welfare Laws
The decision could result in a patchwork of laws that are likely to make national meat producers very uncomfortable.
For Years, Farmers Milked Cows by Hand. Now Robots and Technology Do the Work
Dairy producers see improved efficiency, cheaper labor, and calmer cows. The key question: Does the price tag of high-tech work for producers?
Meet the Trans Dairy Farmer Who Wants to Be the Role Model He Never Had
After Lee Hennessy nearly lost his farm, an unexpected community came together to help. Now, he wants to show the same support for others.
Sustainable Farmers See Promise in New Financing Options
Some small farms are rejecting expansion pressure by investing in long-term value. Will funders follow suit?
A New Egg Co-operative Has Hatched in the Western U.S.
ProEgg members are hopeful their model can plug up holes in the supply chain contributing to egg scarcity and sticker shock.
Is There Such Thing as Good Meat?
In her new book, journalist Chloe Sorvino exposes the monopolies, environmental destruction and human cost woven into the meat industry today and asks: Is there a better way?
What raising and harvesting chickens taught me about killing in the service of living.
Opinion: Feeding Insects to Cows Could Make Meat and Dairy More Sustainable
Feeding insects instead of grain to animals is an inexpensive, sustainable way to increase the world food supply.
Meet the Modern Farmer Turning Manure Into Water
Why one Texas dairy farmer is going all in on cow waste.
