Civil Eats

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In the months before Patrick Brown was born in November 1982, his father, Arthur, lay down on a road near the familys farm to prevent a caravan of yellow dump trucks from depositing toxic soil in his community. Patrick currently operates Brown Family Farms on the land that Byron worked as a sharecropper once he was freed.

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Plantation Farming Farming Acre 144

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 23, 2024

Photo courtesy of Farm Hounds As shoppers seek more wholesome foods for pets, some also try to make eco-friendly choices , which seems to contradict a diet of human-grade foods, especially meat. Agriculture contributes at least 11 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions , and meat is the biggest contributor among foods.

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Food Farming Farming Compost 113

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 16, 2024

Farm Forward recently published a major investigative report detailing systematic animal suffering and consumer fraud at Alexandre Family Farm—a leading large-scale organic dairy company with “well over 9,000 head of cattle,” according to co-owner Blake Alexandre—whose products are covered in certification labels.

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Farming Farming Production Animal Agriculture 130

Caff

MARCH 28, 2022

CAFF does that for farmers– it sees and describes trends in soil science and productivity, it helps farms find new sales outlets, it makes the importance of both food safety and food security prominent in its work, and it provides financial assistance to small family farms. We love members like you!

Farming 52

Farming Farming Food Soil Science 52

CalCAN

AUGUST 15, 2023

CalCAN is one of hundreds of sustainable, organic, and family farming organizations across the country that is engaged in farm bill advocacy this year. Transitioning to or increasing pasture-based production would also be eligible. agriculture by the year 2040.

Farming 52

Farming Farming Manure Pasture 52

Modern Farmer

JULY 10, 2023

“Despite the resilience of family [farms], the mega-trend is undeniable,” says Raudabaugh. Dairy and livestock account for more than half of California’s production of the powerful greenhouse gas (GHG), one that traps 84 times more heat than carbon dioxide.

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Farming Farming Manure Agriculture 98

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While farmers like Fischer are avid proponents of the need to address greenhouse gas emissions, others may be less certain about that need. Lee Siler nonetheless advocates for high-quality conservation practices and employs them on his farm. He does not till his farm, and he plants extensive cover crops.

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Pasture Crop Orchard Farming 101