Daily Yonder

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Lower Yakima Valley in Washington state has been home to large-scale animal agriculture for decades, but in 2008 when one dairy operation tried moving onto the Yakima Indian Reservation, the community balked at the proposition. The counties’ pollution comes from food processing companies in the Port of Morrow.

Animal Agriculture 105

Animal Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Manure 105

Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

When Paula and Dale Boles took over Dale’s father’s farmland in North Carolina, they thought that poultry farming would be a good way to work the land until they were ready to pass it on to their children. At the same time, he is learning how to effectively grow mushrooms on his farm in the old poultry barns.

Farming 133

Farming Farming Poultry Contract Farming 133

Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Lower Yakima Valley in Washington state has been home to large-scale animal agriculture for decades, but in 2008 when one dairy operation tried moving onto the Yakima Indian Reservation, the community balked at the proposition. The counties’ pollution comes from food processing companies in the Port of Morrow.

Ruralism 87

Ruralism Manure Farming Farming 87

Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Sofía De La Parra evaluates food producers and retailers at FAIRR, an initiative that tracks data showing how much companies’ animal agriculture supply chains are contributing to issues including greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. Such large suppliers have a history of environmental pollution.

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Food Acre Agriculture 145

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

Specific to meat supply chains, it provides grants and resources for small- to medium-sized meat and poultry processors, focusing on expanding processing capacity through equipment upgrades and worker training (Sec. 12103, 7124). This includes short-term staff training and workforce development grants directed towards community colleges.

Ruralism 111

Ruralism Food Farming Farming 111

Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

“EPA’s continued failure to stand up against industry pressure ignores and perpetuates the potentially devastating impacts of industrial animal agriculture on our communities.” to advocate for farm bill policies that level the playing field via proposals for fair credit, farmland access, and milk prices.

Processing 140

Processing Food Farming Farming 140