Modern Farmer

AUGUST 12, 2024

With a population of almost half a million, the region is known for its arable land and stunning vistas – the “Tuscany of America,” according to local rancher Bronte Edwards. But Sonoma has a less genteel side: The area is also home to approximately 3 million head of livestock held in concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs.

Livestock 62

Livestock Acre Poultry Farming 62

Sustainable Food Trust

OCTOBER 1, 2024

“How insane is it to throw away this versatile natural fibre that the sheep of both Britain and Spain were developed for and choose instead to make our clothing and other fabrics from oil – a finite resource that, through our misuse, is poisoning our water, land and air?” In Britain, most of the commons were lost to the Enclosures Act.

Arable Land 98

Arable Land Straw Marketing Manure 98

Civil Eats

JUNE 20, 2024

Meg Wilcox You Can’t Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company By Maisie Ganzler Many, many years ago, I spent a long time covering the world of sustainable business practices. Additionally, they say, children must have a voice in policymaking.

Food 145

Food Farming Farming Forage 145