The most ubiquitous tool on America’s farms is also the most dangerous. And a nationwide program to help farmers install safety devices on their tractors is at risk of losing funding next year, unless Congress takes action.
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December 11, 2023
The most ubiquitous tool on America’s farms is also the most dangerous. And a nationwide program to help farmers install safety devices on their tractors is at risk of losing funding next year, unless Congress takes action.
December 6, 2023
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December 4, 2023
Walmart and the Walton Family Foundation have relied on a debatable definition of “sustainable” seafood that allows it to achieve its sourcing goals without fundamentally changing its business model.
November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023
Farm Sanctuary’s Aaron Rimmler-Cohen explains why the animal protection organization is taking a stronger stance in this year’s farm bill negotiations—and how political gridlock is threatening the process.
October 12, 2023
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September 14, 2023
Though San Diego is home to the greatest number of small farms of any U.S. county, wheat isn’t on the menu. Two artisan bakers are working to change that.
November 7, 2023
October 23, 2023
A 2022 Civil Eats investigation found that a budget rider that prohibits OSHA from spending money to regulate small farms leaves most animal-ag operations without oversight. Lawmakers appear poised to renew the rider once again.
November 18, 2022
November 17, 2022
November 16, 2022
Only a small proportion of eligible veterans have enrolled in food assistance programs, which can have significant negative impacts on their physical and mental health.
New technology aims to free herds of livestock from permanent paddocks, which could boost soil health and regenerative agriculture. It just needs to overcome a few hurdles.
November 15, 2023
October 25, 2023
October 3, 2022
Of the three female craft sake brewers in the U.S., two make up the mother-daughter team at Sequoia Sake in San Francisco. Working with California rice farmers, they’re bringing the nearly 2,000-year-old national drink of Japan to more Americans.
Agrivoltaics—or on-farm solar arrays—are still rare in California, but experts say the shade they provide could be a game-changer in a state where many farms are struggling to plan for a future with limited groundwater.
September 19, 2023
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