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Your Dog’s Food Probably Comes From a Factory Farm. Meet Some Folks Who Want to Change That

The pet food industry traditionally relies on factory farm byproducts for its ingredients, a practice the industry touts as more sustainable as it produces less waste and cheaper food. But dog owners distrust this mysterious supply chain.

by Sheila Pell· August 23, 2024
Farm-Article

Farmers Fought a Factory Farm and Won

Across the country, factory farms have led to extreme water and air pollution that cause environmental and health problems and harm the communities they enter. Graphic Journalist Nhatt Nichols takes us to Oregon, where local farmers are fighting back and winning...for now.

by Nhatt Nichols· August 20, 2024
Farm-Op-ed

Opinion: Farm Forward’s Investigation Into Alexandre Farms and the Greenwashing of Large-scale Dairy

A Farm Forward investigation has uncovered ongoing and systematic animal abuse at one of the nation’s leading organic, certified humane, and “regenerative” dairy, Alexandre Family Farm.

by John Millspaugh· August 16, 2024
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New York is Suing One of the Country’s Largest Meat Processors for Greenwashing

JBS is facing a lawsuit for making false climate claims. Here’s why that’s a big deal.

by Lena Beck· August 15, 2024
AI illustration of factory farms.
Farm-Series

Fighting Factory Farms

The American food system relies heavily on industrial animal agriculture. Thousands or tens of thousands of animals packed into one place have been justified by the industry as a w...

by Lena Beck· August 13, 2024
Farm-Article

Factory Farms Make Bad Neighbors. Meet the People Who Are Fighting Back

Industrial farming operations stuffed with thousands of hogs, cows, or chickens seriously harm our health and environment. All across the country, communities are pushing back.

by Lena Beck· August 13, 2024
Consumption-Personal Essay

Inside a Slaughterhouse: The Human Cost of Your Meat

It’s dangerous work, both physically and mentally. But it needs to be done. Here’s what it’s really like to work at a meat-processing facility.

by Heidi Chaya· August 8, 2024
Consumption-Article

Got Raw Milk?

One Pennsylvania farmer is willing to risk jail time over sales of raw milk.

by Roberta Staley· July 25, 2024
Consumption-Article

How Much Do You Really Need to Worry About Bird Flu?

Answer: not that much, but more than you might think.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· July 5, 2024
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