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Alternative proteins. Regenerative agriculture. The push toward zero. All loomed large in 2020.
by Jim Giles
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The challenge of reforming the way we manage the almost 1 billion acres of U.S. farmland can seem overwhelming, but we’re seeing the emergence of a suite of solutions that might be up to the job.
by Jim Giles
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You have 30 seconds to urge the President-elect to focus on a particular issue. What would it be?
by Jim Giles
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An idea: Eat less meat and then, on the land that frees up, restore native ecosystems, such as forests, which draw down carbon.
by Jim Giles
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Aquaponics and other indoor ag systems rely on access to water and energy, not soil or seas. Siting them near existing distribution hubs or industrial parks makes plenty of sense.
by Jim Giles
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The story that indoor farming could potentially produce dramatic environmental gains is largely fictional today, but innovators are working to bring truth to the tale in a not-so-distant future.
by Jim Giles
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Until now, food shopping seemed immune to the rise of online retail. This shift is a major opportunity.
by Jim Giles
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The plan could shrink the dairy company's footprint by at least 30 percent by five years from now.
by Jim Giles
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Many shoppers will find the process quicker and easier post-pandemic, which begs the need for more serious attention to the transportation footprint associated with getting groceries to consumers' front doors.
by Jim Giles
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Skeptics are sowing doubts about the carbon sequestration potential. The questions underscore the complexities of soil science.
by Jim Giles
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Reforms in the way cattle are handled promise dramatic reductions in emissions related to beef production.
by Jim Giles