Tag: Sustainable Agriculture
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Local Food a Growing Trend for Land Trusts
ERIK HOFFNER — That’s all good advice, and one hopes that the estimated 1,660+ land trusts across all 50 U.S. states will follow the lead of the 558 Land Trust Alliance member trusts that report being invested in this work. The country needs to greatly increase the number of farmers and …
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Growing Green Awards: Healthy Food Coming to a Corner Store Near You
ONEARTH — Lack of access to affordable healthy food is a problem that plagues cities and towns across the country. In many of these communities, families depend on corner stores as a …
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Organic Valley’s George Siemon—A Living Legend in Sustainable Agriculture
STEFANIE SPEAR — I’m inspired by Siemon’s ability to engage in food advocacy and policy while at the helm of this highly successful business. Organic Valley is an exemplary nearly billion dollar company that shows prioritizing human health and the environment …
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From Cities to Suburbs, Raising Backyard Chickens is All the Rage
JAYNE SEVERSON — From suburban towns to urban centers, chicken coops are appearing everywhere in residential backyards. Cities like Cleveland and Toledo allow chickens in residential backyards …
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American Meat: Sustainable Farming vs. CAFOs
ECOWATCH — American Meat is a solutions-oriented documentary chronicling the current state of the U.S. meat industry. Featuring farmers across America, it takes an even-handed look at animal husbandry. First explaining how America arrived at our current industrial system …