Cities may not compost your dog poop yet, but you can start now.
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.
This is part two in a series about the organizations that support producers transitioning out of factory farming and the farmers who make the leap.
A comprehensive round-up of USDA initiatives aiming to restore bison herds to Native American communities.
Agriculture Threatens Bats. These Farmers Want to be Part of a Solution.
Bats help farms, but in general, farms don’t help them back. Some farmers are trying to change that with a more bat-friendly approach.
Meet the Woman Who Launched a Local Training Program to Save Native Bees
Andrea Montoya created an advocacy program of community members to plant native species across the city, re-wilding urban spaces into critical habitat.
Chris Newman Wants to Help You Start Farming—Without Ruining Your Life
The first-generation farmer wants new farmers to stop thinking about individual small farms and start thinking about cooperatives.
Ranchers Embrace Virtual Fencing for Greener Pastures
Virtual fencing is being introduced to ranchers across the United States. Here's how it’s affected their livestock operations.
