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Food Tank
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
By his senior year, Williams was trying to figure out how to return home and take over the family farm. Williams, his wife Hannah, and their toddler Lyle now live on Williams Family Farms, sustainably and humanely raising pigs and farming about 400 acres of cropland. Luckily, his father was just about to retire. “To
Food Tank
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Niman Ranch farmers uphold high standards of sustainable and humane farming practices, and in return, they receive a guaranteed market for their pork products at a premium. Trisha says niche markets like this are critical to keeping small family farms like theirs alive. “If We don’t have to invest in huge buildings.
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Food Tank
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Or being able to go visit family or be there for every basketball game or holiday or wedding…there are a lot of sacrifices that must be taken to get food on everybody’s plate.” family farmers and ranchers that uphold high standards of sustainable and humane farming practices. Today, the majority (75 percent) of U.S.
Food Tank
JULY 19, 2024
When his agriculture professors taught about conventional hog production, he would ask questions like, “What about letting these animals get outside a little bit?” These big universities, the agricultural departments are pretty much paid off by Big Agriculture,” says Roberts.
Modern Farmer
AUGUST 16, 2024
Farm Forward recently published a major investigative report detailing systematic animal suffering and consumer fraud at Alexandre Family Farm—a leading large-scale organic dairy company with “well over 9,000 head of cattle,” according to co-owner Blake Alexandre—whose products are covered in certification labels.
Modern Farmer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Can I find additional information about the product separate from the words used on the label? Certified and/or regulated USDA Organic: You can find this certification on meats, dairy products and produce. American Humane Certified: This certification is granted by American Humane to practitioners of animal agriculture.
Food Tank
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Niman Ranch farmers and ranchers adhere to high standards of sustainable and humane farming practices, and in exchange, they receive a guaranteed market for their product and access to a network of resources. The Wahls partner with Niman Ranch, a network of more than 600 small and mid-size farmers and ranchers across the United States.
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