Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

The Faaborgs went from hog farming to selling value-added mushroom products. See how they reimagined their farm. Read about how contract farming affects mental health , from Paula’s perspective. It doesn’t have to be a massive project. You could start out with one small change.” Angela De Freitas.

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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.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Effective risk management is crucial for ensuring sustainable production, food security, and profitability. This level of precision enables better risk management by providing early warnings, reducing input costs, and improving overall productivity. This enables financial institutions to offer customized loan products.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 8, 2024

So, despite the debt they still had from the initial farm purchase, the couple took out another loan. Less than three years after that—in October 2023—a Tyson production manager sent a letter with an ominous heading: “RE: Expiration and subsequent non-replacement of Broiler Production Contract.”

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