Faces of the Farm Bill: Calvin Head
Through this as-told-to conversation, Calvin Head, a farmer and director of Milestone Cooperative Association in Mississippi, explains how the impending Farm Bill has affected his community in the past, what he hopes it will bring in the future, and what could happen if it falls short.
Through these as-told-to conversations, people from an array of cultures working in food justice explain how the impending Farm Bill has affected their community in the past, what they hope it will bring in the future, and what could happen if it falls short.
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.
Who is Feeding America’s Farmworkers?
In addition to the increasing risk of heat-related illnesses, constant exposure to fertilizers and pesticides, and the ever-present risk of labor exploitation, America's farmworkers face another escalating threat: Hunger.
How Can We Mobilize New Farmers?
Author Jennifer Grayson embedded herself in a training program for beginning farmers, then set out across the country meeting other first-time farmers to uncover how we could scale a new generation.
Extreme heat is one of the most dangerous factors for farmworkers during the hot summer months. We need to act now to protect these workers and our food supply.
We Need Regenerative Agriculture, But How Can Farmers Fund the Transition?
“It’s always us asking the question of what do we want to do? And then going out and trying desperately to find some money to offset the capital that it takes to run a farm.”
Advice and Resources for Getting Out of Factory Farming
We asked those interviewed for our stories on factory farming what advice they have for contract farmers looking for or needing other options. We’ve compiled some of their insights below.
They Once Worked in Factory Farming. Not Anymore.
Factory farming is exploitative of farmers. Here’s how some producers have transitioned out of contract farming with the help of organizations that can provide a lifeline.