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

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The school ran an outdoor hydroponics farm this summer to help work out logistics on the soon-to-be-built indoor vertical farm. Over time, the administrators hope to expand with aquaculture, waste management, raised-bed gardening and more.

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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

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Farm Hounds Family farms often struggle to stay profitable as agriculture becomes more concentrated. There were 141,733 fewer farms in the US in 2022 than in 2017, according to the Census of Agriculture. .” These tiny animals yield high-quality protein , can eat food waste, and can be eaten as food.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

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National Association of Smallholder Farmers (NASFAM) , Malawi NASFAM empowers over 130,000 smallholder farmers to improve crop yields, adapt to climate challenges, and access better markets. World Rural Forum (WRF) , International WRF is a global network dedicated to advancing family farming and sustainable rural development.

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