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The Role of the Hunter in Fighting Hunger

With an abundance of deer spilling into suburban and agricultural land, hunting advocates say there’s never been a better time for humans to reclaim our role in the food chain. 

by Heidi Chaya· December 11, 2023
Consumption-Article

Bird Flu is Spiking Again. Here’s What Producers and Industry Are Doing About It

With nearly 70 million birds affected, the risk of bird flu throughout North America remains high. Infection rates could continue to rise, so producers are trying to be proactive.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· December 8, 2023
Farm-Article

The Solution to Water Woes Could Lie With Beavers

Although many farmers and ranchers see beavers as vermin, ecologists are hoping to change their reputation.

by Roberta Staley· December 5, 2023
Farm-MTMF

Meet the Urban Apiarist Creating Community for Black Beekeepers

Karyn Bigelow’s Beekeeping while Black project aims to connect and support Black beekeepers, who may face unique challenges in their work.

by Marcea Cazel· November 30, 2023
Farm-Article

Perceptions Vary as Colorado Prepares for Wolf Reintroduction

Where some see mortal threat, others focus on ecosystem benefit.

by Amy Hadden Marsh, Aspen Journalism· November 15, 2023
Consumption-Article

What if Animals Had the Same Rights as Humans?

In his new book, Steve Cooke paints a picture of a world where human-animal interactions are radically different than they are now.

by Lena Beck· November 8, 2023
Consumption-Article

‘Waste Wool’ is a Burden for Farmers. What if it Could be a Solution Instead?

Sheep farmers across the US and Canada often end up burning, burying or stockpiling wool. Entrepreneurs, researchers and community groups are working to flip the script by transforming discarded wool into a different kind of fertilizer.

by Lena Beck· November 6, 2023
Farm-MTMF

Meet the Veterinary Professor Zooming Knowledge from Iowa to Ukraine’s Pig Farmers

With the grain markets in Ukraine unreliable and the supply chain for grain unstable, many Ukrainian farmers are turning to swine to make a living. But raising pigs can be complicated. So, they turned to a teacher from Iowa.

by Emily Baron Cadloff· November 1, 2023
Farm-MTMF

Meet the 4th Generation Rancher Driving a Regenerative Cattle Collective Forward

Twenty years after returning to her family’s ranch, Cory Carman is leading a collective on a mission for better steer and soil.

by Brandon Rich· September 29, 2023
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