Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The initiative aims to triple the productivity of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa in 20 years by promoting green manure and cover crops that restore soil health, combat drought, and enhance farm resilience. Since its inception, Garda Pangan has rescued more than 8 tons of food, benefiting tens of thousands of people.

Food 139

Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) The RPFSA does not contain a proposal to support AMMP technologies as envisioned in the ARA or the COWS Act. However, NSAC is disheartened to see no reference to establishing composting as a national practice standard in the RPFSA.

Ruralism 110

Ruralism Food Farming Farming 110

Food Politics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Reduce Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture Two California Democrats—Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Jim Costa—led the introduction of the Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act. That makes sense, since the bill creates a federal program modeled after a successful initiative in their state.

Farming 189

Farming Farming Food Agriculture 189

Civil Eats

AUGUST 9, 2023

Reduce Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture Two California Democrats—Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Jim Costa—led the introduction of the Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act. That makes sense, since the bill creates a federal program modeled after a successful initiative in their state.

Food 98

Food Farming Farming Agriculture 98