Prime, grass fed — bird friendly? Audubon Society label coming to a meat aisle near you
Labels that read “prime” or “grass fed” are likely to catch your eye in the meat aisle. What about “bird friendly?” Beginning this winter, some Minnesota-raised beef will begin featuring a green and white label from the Audubon Society that says just that.
Regenerative Farms vs Organic Farms: What’s the Difference?
In the realm of sustainable agriculture, both regenerative and organic farming practices stand as beacons of environmentally conscious food production. While they share common goals of minimizing harm to ecosystems and promoting healthier food, these approaches diverge in their methodologies and overarching philosophies. Let's delve into the differences between regenerative farms and organic farms:
Phytonutrients in Meat and the Nutritional Difference Between Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed
Dr. Stephan van Vliet joins Chris on Revolution Health Radio to discuss his emerging research on the nutrient profiles of beef raised by various farming methods, including grass-fed grazing, grain-fed, and grain-finished
Atrazine, an Endocrine-disrupting Herbicide Banned in Europe, Is Widely Used in the U.S.
Atrazine is the second-most widely used weed killer in the United States, with more than 70 million pounds are applied across the nation each year, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It is an endocrine disruptor and also linked to various cancers, premature birth and birth defects.
Regenerating Rural Opportunities
I have been given this amazing opportunity to travel Canada and interview agricultural producers about regenerative agriculture for the Rural Routes to Climate Solutions podcast. I’ve never done anything like this before, so when this opportunity came knocking about six months ago, turning it down didn’t cross my mind.
A 4th-Generation Farmer’s 3 Tips For A Farm-Like Lifestyle Wherever You Live
While growing your own produce and raising livestock surrounded by fresh air and acres of open space sounds like a dream, it's not a reality for many of us. But according to Will Harris, a fourth-generation farmer and owner of White Oak Pastures—a family farm utilizing regenerative agriculture and humane animal husbandry practices—it is possible to follow a farm-like lifestyle wherever you reside.
When Discussing Flora and Fauna, Don’t Forget ‘Funga’
Fungi. They grow between toes, on bread and in the shower. But the organisms also produce food and medicine and act as ecosystem maids by decomposing dead matter — benefits that are sometimes overlooked. That’s why the Fungi Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fungi education and conservation, advocates for adding “funga” to the popular phrase “flora and fauna.”
AFSA Urges African Climate Leaders: Prioritise Agroecology, Food Sovereignty and Biodiversity Conservation Now!
As the 2023 Africa Climate Week (ACW) takes place from September 4-8, 2023 in Nairobi, and runs alongside the September 4-6 African Climate Summit, both hosted by the Government of Kenya, we take this moment to highlight the importance of sustainable, people-centered and African-led solutions to address the urgent climate crisis.
Organic September: What Actually Makes a Food Organic?
In 1973, accreditation schemes were launched, allowing farmers to gain certification proving they don’t use harmful chemicals in their growing or production methods.
To mark Organic September, we asked experts to describe what organic really means when it comes to food, and why it’s beneficial for us and the environment…
Genetically Engineered Soil Microbes: Risks and Concerns
Biotech companies are developing genetically engineered microbes for use in agriculture, including the largest agrichemical corporations — Bayer-Monsanto, Syngenta, and BASF. The first of these products are already being used across millions of acres of U.S. farmland.
Review 552: Glyphosate And Other Pesticides, Sustainable Alternatives
Welcome to Review 552, which covers a lot of news and new research on glyphosate-based herbicides such as Roundup, as well as other GMO-related pesticides, and the sustainable alternatives to poisoning ourselves and our environment.
Agroecological Practices Are Widely Used by African Farmers
Agroecology is a body of knowledge, practices and political movements that aims to support transformation of food and agricultural systems to long-term social and environmental sustainability. African farmers face multiple challenges, and agroecology has been proposed as contributing to solutions and hence is being supported and promoted on the continent.
‘This Way of Farming Is Really Sexy’: The Rise of Regenerative Agriculture
On the Isle of Wight Hollie Fallick and Francesca Cooper are part of a movement to bring tired and depleted soil back to life – and boost food security
Us Escalates Mexico Corn Trade Spat With Dispute Panel Request
The United States on Thursday escalated its objections to Mexico's curbs on genetically modified corn imports, requesting a dispute settlement panel under the North American trade pact, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said. The request to send the dispute to arbitrators was announced after formal consultations failed to resolve deep divisions between the two close trading partners over use of genetically modified (GM) corn, widely produced by U.S. farmers.
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