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Sharing stories from the food system. Let's talk about it.
Joined November 2012
If egg prices are getting too high for your budget, it might be time to invest in some backyard birds. Raising birds can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. We have a guide that will walk you through how to choose the exact breed for your backyard.
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In recent years, the desire to grow or produce one’s own food has become increasingly popular, and with good reason.. After living through a pandemic and
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Since opening up shop, Marcy and Geoff Larson have established Alaskan Brewing as a respected leader of the American craft beer industry. And they are doing it all while making some of the most environmentally friendly beer on the planet. Learn more:
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Marcy and Geoff Larson firmly believe that necessity is the mother of invention. “We live outside the box, so we think outside the box,” says Geoff of the
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In Washington State, a unique zoning ordinance will lead to an “agrivillage." https://t.co/XLhxeqSWo0
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It’s a rare sunny day in January, and about a dozen people gather on a farm in Snohomish County, Washington. The farmer, Brett Aiello of Reconnecting
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Was that steak you devoured mooing "got milk" before it reached your plate? We delve into the rise of dairy beef and what it means for your plate. https://t.co/zVDRsJGs7F
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The American barbecue brisket that popped up on the menu at NYC bistro ACRU was a bit different than what one would typically expect from a Greenwich
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Crickets and other insects are a remarkably sustainable form of protein, and make for quiet, compact livestock for the aspiring urban farmer. Learn all about raising crickets with our comprehensive guide:
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If you don't want to eat them, any chickens, ducks, turkeys, or pigs in your life will.
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Biodynamic farms are one thing. But what about biodynamic businesses? Learn more about why some farmers are applying the biodynamic philosophy to their whole business, on and off the field.
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For decades after the concept of biodynamic farming was introduced in 1924, there was an aura of witch and wizard mysticism and charmingly earnest
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Less than one percent of grocery stores in the US are plastic free. We asked a few that are why they made the switch, and how they're making it work.
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Lea Rainey knew that if all the plastic encasing the food she was buying at the grocery store was her pet peeve, other people must be frustrated by it as
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The U.S. doesn't grow enough food to feed its citizens anymore -- but we could. From our friends at @FarmAction, this op-ed posits that the upcoming Farm Bill needs to shift priorities, to ensure that the American food system is strong and sustainable.
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Despite having nearly a billion acres of prime farmland and a population of only 330 million people, the U.S. agriculture system, often claimed to be able
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For sheep that are raised as meat, shearing is still a regular part of their upkeep, but the wool often isn’t used for anything. Meet the innovators putting "waste wool" to good use:
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When Leanna Maksymiuk started keeping sheep at Lone Sequoia Ranch, her business in British Columbia, she did it with a direct interest in fiber art.
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From our friends @highcountrynews, we're sharing a deep dive into prairie dogs. The little critters can cause trouble, but some folks are racing to save them. https://t.co/6UIhiZSFdR
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The prairie dog caught in Trap 69 was angry. And who could blame her? After waking up in her burrow on a mid-September morning, she’d waddled innocently
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Could a new generation of solar panels allow us to utilize the full spectrum of light to harvest energy and food together? Researchers think so.
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Arable land is at an all-time premium. Since the last ice age, humans have cleared one-third of the earth’s forests and two-thirds of its wild grasslands,
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Food policy councils "need to be cultivated intentionally and invested in more widely for substantive, measurable food system change to take place," says Nessa Richman, the executive director of the Rhode Island Food Policy Council. https://t.co/mLWwcmPZUN
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It’s time to look beyond the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill, passed once every five years, is the most important piece of federal legislation affecting
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After 32 years as an assistant paralegal, Tracye Beer launched a new career—as an agricultural drone pilot. Check out our article on agricultural drones to learn about how drones are promising farmers greater sustainability and autonomy:
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After 32 years as an assistant paralegal, Tracye Beer is launching a new career—as an agricultural drone pilot. When the 57-year-old lost her job back in
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From our friends at Investigate Midwest, we're sharing share this look into the rise of foodborne illnesses, and how the FDA isn't doing enough to stop them.
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The Food and Drug Administration has not performed its legally required number of food safety inspections each year since 2018, according to a new
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If you're ready to start your garden, but aren't sure where to begin, we have a guide for you. From learning how to rotate crops and make your own mulch, to keeping backyard bees and chickens, this collection will help you get your hands dirty.
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Starting a garden can be a big step. Knowing what to plant, when, and how--that takes time. And what if you want to branch out, and start raising animals?
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🌾 What does it take to build a profitable small farm? From multi-location plots to YouTube stardom, discover how farmers are blending tradition with modern methods to create sustainable livelihoods. LINK #ModernFarmer
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Readers this year couldn't get enough of innovative ranchers, plastic in gardens, and examining factory farms. Revisit our Top 10 Farming Redefined stories here. https://t.co/KiNlsqpkVj
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There's a lot going on in farming these days. Some farmers are looking at succession plans, trying to figure out who will take over the family business.
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Readers were fascinated this year with stories on butter avocados, microgreens, and what it means to eat meat today. Revisit our Top 10 Food Equity stories here. https://t.co/N0IEgE38II
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Food can be a tricky thing. While we produce enough food for people globally, it doesn't always get distributed equally. Food is also a powerful cultural
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This year, readers connected with stories on cutting food waste, the truth about biogas, and dealing with plastic. Check out our Top 10 Conscious Consumption stories now. https://t.co/TMb4iHzfoq
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This year, we brought you many stories of people connecting with their food, and examining how they consume it. From looking at the true cost of eating
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Over 2024, we profiled dozens of people who are making changes in their local food systems. Here are the 12 most popular profiles from the year, featuring changemakers fighting for food equity and cleaner supply chains. https://t.co/sXnIN3OXEf
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Our food systems in North American can be complicated. While there is plenty of food, many people struggle with access to enough food, and farmers may
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