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The World is Farming More Seafood Than it Catches. Is That a Good Thing?

Modern Farmer

Last week, the FAO released its annual report on the state of aquaculture — which refers to the farming of both seafood and aquatic plants — and fisheries around the world. The organization found that global production from both aquaculture and fisheries reached a new high — 223.3 million metric tons of animals and plants — in 2022.

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Walmart’s ‘Regenerative Foodscape’

Civil Eats

Consider Lukas Walton, Tom’s cousin, who is using a $2 billion venture capital fund to invest in organic chicken, grass-fed dairy, plant-based supply chains, and ag-tech, while supporting food access and fisheries innovations with his philanthropy. If Walmart does that, it goes against every grain of their corporate culture.”

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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

But dog owners distrust this mysterious supply chain. 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.

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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. The simple reason I find these compelling is that groceries are so very complex.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

They are behind the Fair Food Program , a partnership that seeks to create a more ethical supply chain that benefits workers, growers, retailers, and eaters. Through research, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling, Project Drawdown drives global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

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). They currently have 13 urban agricultural facilities, school gardens, hydroponic greenhouses, and soil-based farms.

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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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