Holding onto Farmland, One Conservation Easement at a Time
Across the United States, the land of retiring farmers and ranchers is getting bought up by developers eager to subdivide it. Land trusts may be the solution to the farm loss problem.
How to Be a Food Policy Advocate in Your Community
Food policy experts offer simple steps that anyone can take to create positive change.
Opinion: To Make a Real Impact on Climate Change, We Must Move Beyond the Carbon Footprint
Focusing on just one emissions metric minimizes all the other benefits of actions like urban agriculture.
Composting Makes Sense. Why Don’t More Cities Do It?
From small, backyard bins to municipality-run programs, compost is a great way to divert waste from landfills. So, why aren’t there more public programs available?
Does your city offer compost? Help us fill in our map of the US and Canada, and let us know what your municipality does with food waste.
If Montreal Can Feed Itself Year-Round, More Cities Can
Montreal is the world capital of urban agriculture, proving that winter weather is no reason to stop eating locally.
It’s crucial that the next farm bill includes the Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act. Here’s why.
Opinion: European Farmers Are Standing Up to Free Trade—Will US Farmers?
As farmer protests continue across Europe, here’s what American producers could learn from the demonstrations.
Three Takeaways from the USDA Census of Agriculture
The 2022 Census of Agriculture was released this week, reporting increased farm profits but decreased farmland. Vilsack calls the data “a wakeup call.”
