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This is the Year to Eat More Upcycled Foods

Modern Farmer

In the past, these ingredients were lost somewhere in our food supply chain; now, pathways are being created to ensure they reach consumers. percent of greenhouse gas emissions and 22 percent of all freshwater use in the US. Compost whatever you cannot eat.”

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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. Like the hog tails, hides, organs, and hooves that aren’t always suitable for compost. Farm Hounds jerky.

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

They help farmers and ranchers keep drinking water clean for our urban and rural communities, build soil resilience and limit the impacts of severe drought and flooding, provide healthy habitats for wildlife, mitigate agriculture’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and support farm operations that are productive and sustainable long-term.

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Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

Modern Farmer

Some see the answer to more sustainable fabrics in new materials that can readily decompose or be recycled; others say natural fibers and local supply chains are the way to go. Fashion contributes around 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, second only to big oil. What’s the solution? Another big factor is end of life.

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

And because they grow quickly with minimal resources—and without herbicides or pesticides—scientists point to their potential to help bolster nutritional security, hedge against disruptions in the food supply chain and even generate fresh produce on long-term space missions.

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Federal Climate Policy: Agriculture Resilience Act Re-Introduced

CalCAN

Farming is also an important contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Side by side with that loss of diversity was a long growth in greenhouse gas emissions that has only recently begun to be addressed. public, across party lines, is concerned about the impacts of climate change on agriculture and food production.

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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

Mitigation requires slashing production and consumption, he adds, and increasing recycling and reuse all along the supply chain. Meanwhile, 98 percent of disposables are made from “virgin” feedstock, driving renewed growth for fossil fuel companies that supply the raw material. percent of global emissions.