Jayson Lusk
MARCH 20, 2023
A key cost in the production of food is labor. As a consequence, one of the drivers of rising food prices is higher wages in the food sector. But, just how much have wages increased in the food sector? Fortunately, the Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks wage rates throughout the economy, including in several sectors specifically related to food production and food service.
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 24, 2023
Credit: Vegetable Growers News. Written by: Sarah Jordan and Christian Kanlian March 24, 2023 When starting a farm, research is key to ensuring you make the right decisions upfront to avoid headaches later. There are many choices to be made, but one of the most important is which type of farm to start. Each farm model comes with its own set of pros and cons, especially concerning startup costs, operation costs, and climate control.
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Farm QA
MARCH 23, 2023
This year, we have a lot going on. Version 5 of FarmQA mobile will only get better as the season goes on. The first feature is that we're announcing that Workflow will come out of beta.
Farming First
MARCH 23, 2023
Food systems across Africa can better address malnutrition with increased resilience, investment and cross-sector collaboration. The post Investment for Resilience in African Food Systems appeared first on Farming First.
Rodale Institute
MARCH 23, 2023
Rodale Institute announced today that Jeff Tkach has been selected by the board of directors to lead the global nonprofit as its next CEO, effective April 21, 2023. Tkach will […] The post Jeff Tkach Named CEO of Rodale Institute appeared first on Rodale Institute.
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 24, 2023
Credit: Oisakhose Aghomo. Editor’s Note: The United States’ agricultural history concentrated power through exploited labor on stolen land. As the nation’s first expert agriculturalists, Black and Indigenous peoples built the frameworks of the North American farming system as we know it today, yet face the most barriers to accessing land and establishing community food sovereignty.
Rachel Laudan
MARCH 23, 2023
There’s a conference today on tamales and atoles. Tamales, dumplings of ground corn (maize), usually enclosing a tasty little morsel, and usually wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves, have… The post A Conference on Tamales and Atoles: All You Ever Wanted to Know about Them appeared first on Rachel Laudan.
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Wisconsin Farmers Union
MARCH 22, 2023
Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) members gathered in Stevens Point March 10-12 for the family farm organization’s annual Emerging Leaders Retreat. The event offers an introduction to Farmers Union and the chance to network with other members from throughout the state. “This is always one of the best weekends of the year, as we gather aspiring leaders within Farmers Union for a few days of connection and empowerment,” said WFU Communications Director Danielle Endvick.
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 23, 2023
Mattia Marinello, farm owner and operator, collects snails for harvest. Snails live in pens that measure 3m x 40m, as shown here. These pens are seeded with leafy greens that provide food and a hospitable environment for the development of the snails. Written By: David Ceaser (DC) Editor’s Note: This article features an interview between Agritecture’s Lead Agronomist and Mattia Marinello (MM), Owner of CAJ - La chiocciola del Tagliamento in northern Italy.
Rodale Institute
MARCH 20, 2023
Humans are made up of up to 60% water (USGS). We are facing crises of water scarcity and droughts alongside historic floodwaters and storm weather events. In the face of […] The post World Water Day, 2023 appeared first on Rodale Institute.
Thought Farmer
MARCH 20, 2023
With over 1100 employees, Corus is one of the largest and fastest-growing orthodontist partnership networks in North America. In late 2020, they were on the verge of rapid growth. They were adding new doctors, practices, and members, and as we all know what works for 500 employees doesn’t work for 1000—especially when it comes to communication and culture.
World Agri-Tech
MARCH 22, 2023
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have partnered, investing $485 Million into Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Today, Gudie Hutchings, Federal Minister of Rural Economic Development, on behalf of Marie-Claude Bibeau, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit, announced $485 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Saskatchewan under the new five-year Sustainable Canadian Agr
Agritecture Blog
MARCH 23, 2023
Written by: Niko Simos March 23, 2023 As farmers worldwide grow increasingly concerned by climate change, it is critical to adopt new practices that ensure the sustainability of their crops and land. One way farmers can increase their resilience is controlled environment agriculture (CEA), which can help to optimize their operations, and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Food Environment and Reporting Network
MARCH 20, 2023
Share Tweet This Story’s Impact 1.3 million monthly website readers. 2 million social users reached The Nation I first met Jones Carme on an evening in March 2022. He was in front of his apartment on the outskirts of Tapachula, Mexico, a tropical city of some 350,000 people in Chiapas, just 20 minutes from the border with Guatemala. Tapachula was founded by the Aztecs in the 15th century, and just as it was then, the region today is an agricultural hub and a major producer of crops like co
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