Skip to content
  • Farm
  • Food
  • Consumption
  • Search

Animals

Topics

  • Farming Redefined
  • Food Equity
  • Conscious Consumption
  • Meet the Modern Farmer
  • On The Ground
  • Spotlight On
  • How To

Explore

  • People
  • Solutions Hub
  • Series

Modern Farmer

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Collaborations
  • Submissions

The Modern Farmer Weekly

Consumption-Article

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

The 1,000-Mile Journey of a Newborn Calf

Hundreds of thousands of newborn calves are trucked across the country every year. Here’s what you need to know about the practice.

by Lena Beck· August 14, 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
AI illustration of a factory farm.
Farm-Explainer

Factory Farms Explained

What do people mean when they say, “factory farm”? Here’s a short breakdown, and why people want alternatives.

by Lena Beck· August 12, 2024
Farm-Republication

Banning Concentrated Feedlots is on the Ballot in Sonoma

Locals worry what this could mean for a region dominated by agritourism.

by Nina Elkadi, High Country News· August 12, 2024
Consumption-On The Ground

On The Ground With Groups Creating Wildlife Corridors

Prioritizing connections for traveling animals could slow down the extinction crisis.

by Kathleen Willcox· July 31, 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
Consumption-Article

Rats With Wings, Vaccines, And New Breed—2024’s Solutions to the Bird Flu Crisis

Bird flu has held the poultry industry in its clutches since 2022. If the industry won’t change, the consumers will.

by Patrick Kuklinski· July 4, 2024
Consumption-Op-ed

Opinion: Bird Flu is a Problem. The Way We Deal With it is Cruel

Not only have we not learned enough from past outbreaks of avian influenza, but we still don’t have humane ways to cull infected flocks. With bird flu outbreaks still a large concern for producers, we need to find a better way to deal with them.

by Patrick Kuklinski· July 4, 2024
1 2 3 4 … 42 43 Next

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • X

Explore topics

  • Farm
  • Food
  • Consumption

Suggested Solution

On The Ground With Groups Creating Wildlife Corridors

Share With Us

We want to hear from Modern Farmer readers who have thoughtful commentary, actionable solutions, or helpful ideas to share.

Submit

For people who care where their food comes from

Topics

  • Farming Redefined
  • Food Equity
  • Conscious Consumption

Modern Farmer

  • About Us
  • Our Team
  • Collaborations
  • Submissions

Community and Policies

  • Community Guidelines
  • Ethics and Policies
  • Funders and Supporters
  • Republication Guidelines
  • Privacy

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • X

© 2024 Modern Farmer. All rights reserved.

Modern Farmer is a non-profit publication made possible by generous support from Food Intelligence, a Canadian charity that enhances awareness and education about key issues related to food and agriculture.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settings ACCEPT
Cookies Policy

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non Necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and are used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies.

Save & Accept