Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

The Faaborgs went from hog farming to selling value-added mushroom products. See how they reimagined their farm. Photo credit: Transfarmation / Mercy For Animals) Paula Boles of JB Farms and Grace Chapel Greenhouses says: “ The first thing that I would advise them to do is just do research. Angela De Freitas.

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Farming Farming Contract Farming Processing 110

Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

While contract farming, or “factory farming,” has been exposed in the media for being exploitative of animals, the farmers who sign contracts with companies like Tyson, Perdue or other big players in animal agriculture also find themselves backed into a financial corner. This former chicken barn is now a greenhouse.

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Farming Farming Poultry Contract Farming 130

Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

(Photography credit to Transfarmation / Mercy For Animals) Risk tolerance While many contract farmers find themselves in parallel positions—burdened with debt and lacking independence in making decisions on their farm—the path out of factory farming looks a little different for everyone. Left: Paula Boles.

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Farming Farming Poultry Greenhouse 78

AGRIVI

JUNE 7, 2023

This includes aspects such as resource usage, waste management, greenhouse gas emissions, labor conditions, and supply chain transparency. The increased transparency enables a deeper understanding of the agri-food value chain, including the processes involved in food production, processing, and distribution.

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Food Supply Chain Processing Contract Farming 52