Food Tank

JANUARY 10, 2025

Now that he raises pigs, he can apply nutrient-rich solid manure to the familys grain fields, helping to build soil health further and reduce the use of synthetic fertilizersa benefit for both the environment and his wallet. While grain farming has a distinct season, the pigs require daily tasks and maintenance year-round.

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Livestock Ranching Poultry Manure 98

Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Photography by Transfarmation / Mercy for Animals) In the United States, we still hold close an image of a quaint, independent family farm. But what actually exists is industrial animal agriculture, a system that does more harm than good. full_link read more They Once Worked in Factory Farming.

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Farming Farming Animal Agriculture Ruralism 77

Agwired

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

America’s cattle producers need a Secretary of Agriculture who will protect family farms and ranches, roll back crushing regulations, and stand up for rural values—and we look forward to working with Secretary-Designate Rollins to make it happen.” 5 during CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Logistics Cattle Manure Poultry 45

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. RPFSA upholds several competition measures in the animal agriculture supply chain, like the establishment of an Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters.

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Ruralism Food Farming Farming 111

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. Decade of Family Farming, fostering policies and actions to enhance rural livelihoods and protect biodiversity.

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Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139

Food Politics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Make USDA Farm Lending More Equitable Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) introduced the Fair Credit for Farmers Act , which would improve accountability and transparency within Farm Service Agency lending in an attempt to better ensure that historically underserved farmers and ranchers receive equal treatment.

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Farming Farming Food Agriculture 189

Civil Eats

AUGUST 9, 2023

Make USDA Farm Lending More Equitable Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) introduced the Fair Credit for Farmers Act , which would improve accountability and transparency within Farm Service Agency lending in an attempt to better ensure that historically underserved farmers and ranchers receive equal treatment.

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Food Farming Farming Agriculture 98