The Equation

APRIL 5, 2023

In Pajaro, a community in which many people rely on farm work, strawberry fields are now flooded, and many may be decimated for the season. In addition, farmworkers often live in poorly constructed homes that may be damaged during extreme weather events, which further adds to the disruption.

Food 142

Food Construction Industrial Agriculture Agriculture 142

Civil Eats

MARCH 13, 2024

In 2017, Larry Stone heard whispers about construction taking place near his home in Clayton County, Iowa. So, when we try to farm at these very large scales. that presents a real acute and chronic hazard to the water resources in that area.” “So, when we try to farm at these very large scales. Stone recalled recently.

Manure 145

Manure Cattle Construction Farming 145

Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In 2014, Lowell and Evelyn Trom learned that a farmer wanted to build a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) across the road from their family farm in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. By then, there were already 10 CAFOs within a 3-mile radius of their 760-acre farm, so they knew the stench the facility would bring.

Ruralism 140

Ruralism Construction Farming Farming 140