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Farmhand Foundation: Cultivating Organic Change in Southern California

Food Tank

But he explains that yield loss and administrative work can discourage them from transitioning. Before launching the Foundation, Schneir and Barkley started Tractor Beverage Company in 2015. While Tractor Beverage and the Farmhand Foundation are distinct operations, the two are working towards the same goals.

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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

Food Tank

According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. It also reveals that the production cultivation of barley and hops is responsible for most of the environmental impact of beer.

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Precision Ag News 3/20

Agwired

The fifth cohort of Cultivo Virtual Academy hosted by Americas Cultivation Corridor launched on Feb. Indoor Ag-Con , Inside Grower magazine and presenting sponsor BPGrower.com are proud to announce the winners of the inaugural CEAs Cultivating Excellence Awards.

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21 New Books to Inspire the Movement for Sustainable Food Systems

Food Tank

Gardens of Hope: Cultivating Food and the Future in a Post-Disaster City by Yuki Kato (Forthcoming May 2025) Drawing from conversations with New Orleans residents, Yuki Kato examines the surge of urban gardening in the city during the decade after Hurricane Katrina.

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The Bittersweet Reality: Crisis in the Cocoa Industry

Cropaia

The majority of cocoa is produced by smallholder farmers , who often lack access to the resources and knowledge needed to improve their farming practices and yields. Together, these practices embody a holistic approach to transforming cocoa cultivation into a more sustainable, productive, and resilient endeavor.

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Climate Solutions for the Future of Coffee

Civil Eats

Lower yields mean less cash flow, contributing to wage stagnation. In this map, green areas are projected to be favorable to coffee cultivation by 2050, while brown areas will not be. ( It is high-yielding and rust-resistant and thrives in the shade at high altitudes.

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The Unsung Heroes of the Plants We Drink: Tea

ATTRA

By Audrey Kolde, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Tea, a beverage enjoyed worldwide, is a subject of growing interest among specialty crop farmers in the Gulf South. As interest in locally sourced and sustainably grown products continues, tea cultivation in the Gulf South could become an exciting new venture for farmers and tea lovers alike.