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Op-Ed | Why the World’s Food Systems Need to Transition Away from Industrial Agriculture

Food Tank

Today, this model of industrial agriculture is no longer fit for purpose. We need to rethink our food systems and transition to diversified agroecological systems that can ensure we address this twin challenge, and to provide nutritious diets to a growing population without destroying the planet.

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We Can’t Achieve Food Justice if We Don’t Prioritize Soil Health

Food Tank

About a third of the world’s soils are currently degraded, the FAO says , and poor land management practices and hyper-industrialized agriculture is pushing that number higher. And that has direct impacts on our food supply and climate.

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Against the grain: Uncovering Nebraska’s regenerative transition

Sustainable Food Trust

If Nebraska is a quilt, the seamstresses are its farmers – agriculture has defined the landscape of Nebraska to such an extent that you can literally see it from space. We met with four inspiring farmers who are going against the grain (pun intended – Nebraska’s main crop is corn) and adopting regenerative agriculture practices.

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Our 2024 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

Civil Eats

Prioritizing ecological integrity and community health over yield, these farmers stay profitable by diversifying their crops, producing value-added products like jams and sauces, and building community support and social capital. In the end, From the Ground Up paints a hopeful picture of how agricultural practices could evolve for the better.

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Young Farmers’ Analysis of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

National Young Farmers Coalition

TITLE VII: Research RED FLAG Prioritizes precision agriculture over critical agroecological research. The precision agriculture and automation focus detracts from much-needed investments in farmer-led, scale-appropriate research. 7125, 7204, 7208, 7305, 7503). 7125, 7204, 7208, 7305, 7503). 7111, 7114, 7208).

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