Contract Farming Food Greenhouse Ruralism 
Modern Farmer
MAY 7, 2024
Murphy Family Farms (later bought by Smithfield Foods) helped out with the loan needed to get started. Animal Outlook, an organization that helps farmers transition out of contract farming, has a general blueprint it uses to help farms transition, but the actual steps vary, because each farmer has different circumstances.
Modern Farmer
MAY 7, 2024
In addition to sharing their stories and insights, the people we interviewed had a lot of helpful advice—both for farmers hoping to change the way they farm and for non-farmers who are interested in where their food comes from. Read about how contract farming affects mental health , from Paula’s perspective.
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