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Walmart’s ‘Regenerative Foodscape’

Civil Eats

His mom, Christy Walton—widow to Sam’s son John—has a net worth of about $11 billion, which she has used to fund restaurants, large ocean aquaculture projects, and a 40,000-acre ranch that offers a “regenerative experience” to tourists and has acted as a site for research on land and livestock management.

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On The Ground: Your Dog’s Food Probably Comes From a Factory Farm. Meet Some Folks Who Want to Change That

Modern Farmer

Agriculture contributes at least 11 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions , and meat is the biggest contributor among foods. ” Even meat giant Tyson Foods is getting into insects for use in the pet food, aquaculture, and livestock industries. Is there a way to make healthier dog food that won’t burden the planet so much?

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Food Systems 101: How Community Colleges Are Helping Students Connect Farm to Fork

Modern Farmer

The cattle, which were artificially inseminated by students in the spring, will eventually be harvested at a USDA plant and incorporated into the fine dining menu at the college’s student-run campus restaurant, Capstone Kitchen. Over time, the administrators hope to expand with aquaculture, waste management, raised-bed gardening and more.

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Our 2023 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide

Civil Eats

With instructions on how to choose the heartiest cultivars, “harden” them for winter, and outfit a greenhouse to keep vegetables just warm enough without using massive amounts of energy, The Winter Market Gardener makes a strong case for winter growing.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

Through this program, they work with cattle ranchers to steward ranchlands, which supports birds’ natural habitats. Global Seafood Alliance , United States The Global Seafood Alliance is the nonprofit behind two certifications helping consumers choose more sustainable seafood: Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) and Best Seafood Practices (BSP).

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Digging into the House Farm Bill: Part 3

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Further, the text calls for special emphasis on barriers to access for aquaculture and greenhouses without mention of small, diversified, or direct-to-consumer producers that are still unable to access the program, (Sec.

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