Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Their lesser-known power lies in a network of dozens of corporations, most positioned as investment and seed-capital funds focusing on everything from STEM education to seed growth, aquaculture, and farming techniques. Many of those endeavors may have implications for Walmart and its supply chain.

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Food Seeding Water Rights 145

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 23, 2024

The pet food industry traditionally relies on factory farm byproducts for its ingredients, a practice the industry touts as more sustainable as it produces less waste and cheaper food. But dog owners distrust this mysterious supply chain. Farm Hounds jerky. Your dog definitely wants this dehydrated chicken head chew.

Food 109

Food Farming Farming Compost 109

Civil Eats

APRIL 17, 2024

The report documents how India’s shrimp is farmed and processed by a highly exploited workforce, rife with horrific abuses, including child labor, sexual harassment, debt bondage, and forced labor—to then be sold to many of the largest U.S. grocery retailers , often with a sustainability promise. labor standards, then yes, [the] U.S.

Poultry 143

Poultry Supply Chain Cattle Food 143

ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, to provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses and to support the development of value-added products for consumers.

Food 40

Food Supply Chain Aquaculture Poultry 40

ATTRA

MAY 24, 2024

Funds will support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products, including specialty crops, dairy, grains for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry.

Food 40

Food Supply Chain Rural Development Aquaculture 40

ATTRA

DECEMBER 1, 2023

USDA’s RFSI grant program seeks to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, provide more and better markets to small farms and food businesses, and support the development of value-added products for consumers, fair prices, fair wages, and new and safe job opportunities.

Food 40

Food Supply Chain Aquaculture Poultry 40

ATTRA

MARCH 13, 2024

The RI Food System Factbook shares data on over 40 different indicators across five areas of food system health and well-being: Food Economy, Food Access & Security, Agriculture & Land Use, Commercial Fisheries & Aquaculture, and Climate Change.

Food 40

Food Supply Chain Aquaculture Crop 40

Caff

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Originally launched in October 2020, CFAP-2 included new payment options and expanded eligible crops to include row crops, wool, livestock, specialty livestock, dairy, specialty crops, floriculture, nursery crops, aquaculture, broilers, eggs, and tobacco. Since last October, CFAP-2 went through two more changes.

Food 52

Food Supply Chain Aquaculture Livestock 52

Modern Farmer

JANUARY 3, 2024

Rising costs of equipment and labor, plus supply chain shortages and a growing list of regulations, are making some lobsterers question their long-term prospects in the industry. A year ago, says Brown, “There were more boats for sale than I think I’ve ever seen, more traps for sale than I think I’ve ever seen.”

Harvest 121

Harvest Harvester Harvesting Supply Chain 121

Agwired

JANUARY 5, 2024

18 they will mail the 2023 Census of Aquaculture to all producers who indicated in their 2022 Census of Agriculture that they produce and sell aquaculture products. Farm Foundation, an accelerator of practical solutions for agriculture, has announced its 2024 Agricultural Scholars recipients. The deadline to respond is Jan.

Aquaculture 45

Aquaculture Supply Chain Agriculture Agriculture 45

Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Over time, changes in government regulations have allowed massive factory ships owned by large corporations to gobble up fish, which increased the length of the supply chain. When Otto began fishing in the 1960s, there were thousands of independent small-scale fishers harvesting seafood along B.C.’s s coast, and making a good living.

Harvest 82

Harvest Harvester Harvesting Supply Chain 82

Agwired

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Farm Foundation , an accelerator of practical solutions for agriculture, is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its 2024 annual suite of awards celebrating significant achievements in the agriculture and food sectors. American Seed Trade Association is excited to welcome Martha Malapi as Director, Seed Health & Trade.

Manufacturing 45

Manufacturing Seeding Supply Chain Harvest 45

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But it wasn’t until he became the beverage director at Farm and Fisherman Tavern in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, that he fully combined his passions for ethnobotany and mixology. It reads as a love letter to his land, his herd, and his rural community and a manifesto on how and why to farm in a way that protects them all.

Food 145

Food Farming Farming Seeding 145

Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

40 Acres & A Mule Project , United States 40 Acres & A Mule seeks to acquire Black-owned farmland to be used to celebrate and preserve the history, food, and stories of Black culture in food and farming. promoting environmentally sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on their land.

Food 139

Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 139

Food Tank

DECEMBER 27, 2023

When record levels of precipitation triggered extreme floods that devastated agricultural communities, ALAS was among the first organizations to respond and help the region’s farm workers and their families. Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) , United States FLOC empowers farm workers to have a voice in decisions that impact them.

Food 145

Food Agriculture Agriculture Seeding 145

Agritecture Blog

MAY 4, 2023

In addition, USDA also announced a $420 million Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to fund innovative projects designed invest in processing and distribution capacity to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Food Poultry Ruralism 52

Agwired

JANUARY 3, 2025

Farm Bureau farmer and rancher members play an important role in our communities and our organization by serving on governing boards and committees at local, state and national levels. Total sales of aquaculture products in 2023 were $1.9 food supply chain and identify potential policy options to alleviate them.

Aquaculture 45

Aquaculture Supply Chain Fertilizer Production 45

NASDA

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Our members represent a broad collection of the agricultural and food supply chains that faced severe shipping disruptions due to the East and Gulf Coast port strike that lasted from October 1 through October 3, 2024. In fact, the American Farm Bureau Federation estimates that $1.4 agricultural products.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Grain Aquaculture Beverage 130

Civil Eats

JULY 11, 2023

It operates 41 facilities across 11 states and exerts control over every part of the supply chain, from fleets of boats and aquaculture farms, to export shipping and distribution. Where it has truly thrived, however, is in fish, shrimp, and crab processing, and its facilities dominate along the West Coast.

Marketing 98

Marketing Processing Supply Chain Ecology 98

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JUNE 14, 2024

Photo credit: USDA Editor’s Note: This is the third post in a multi-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (FFNSA), which was reported out of the House Committee on Agriculture on Friday, May 24. farming, exacerbating pressing land access and climate-related challenges.

Farming 104

Farming Farming Processing Crop 104