Tag: farming

It’s an alarming example of the power of the animal agriculture industry, the confluence of interests between industry and law enforcement, and the appalling treatment of animals in industrial agricultural production.

“With modest increases in public investment in technical support and start-up capital … cooperatives could greatly expand into new markets, employ significant numbers of people, and contribute healthier food to their communities.”

"In the race to beat food insecurity, achieve zero hunger, and address climate change, we must pay attention to the soil."

HarvestHER seeks to recognize the important role that females have played in the male-dominated harvesting industry and establish a community for well-being.

The FDA’s lack of urgency dumbfounds food safety scientists.

"The GOP Farm Bill is a disaster for people and the planet."

Threatened by a mining company, indigenous women in the remote highlands of Guatemala are marching, increasing productivity, and planting trees.

A proposed merger between Bayer AG and Monsanto passed a United States regulatory hurdle despite opposition from various food and farm groups.

It's time to treat all farm workers with the respect due to the people who really are essential to our food security.

The future of farming is sustainable and not land-based.